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Nurse (Use of Title) 2025-02-11
11 February 2025
Lead MP
Dawn Butler
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Dawn Butler raised concerns about nurse (use of title) 2025-02-11 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Moves for leave to bring in a Bill to protect the title 'nurse'. Cites instances where unqualified individuals misrepresent themselves as nurses, leading to potential harm and loss of public trust. Proposes amending the Professional Qualifications Act 2022 to regulate use of 'nurse' by only those registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Dawn Butler
Lab
Brent East
Supports protecting the title 'nurse' to prevent misuse. Cites a freedom of information request revealing that 93% of NHS trusts had more than 8,000 people with the term ‘nurse’ in their job titles without registered qualifications. Emphasises the danger posed by individuals like Cassandra Grant and Lee Woods who were able to misrepresent themselves as nurses despite criminal records.
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