Nurse (Use of Title) Bill

Key Points

• Regulates the use of the title ‘nurse’ so only qualified or registered individuals can use it
• Creates offences or penalties for improper or misleading use of the title
• Helps protect patients and the public from misrepresentation
• Covers organisations and individuals who present themselves as nurses in professional settings
• Is at the first stage of passage through Parliament, starting with the First Reading in the Commons

Progress

The Bill is currently at its First Reading in the House of Commons (11 February 2025). It will next move to committee stage for detailed examination.