Complete Guide to NMC Revalidation 2025: Requirements, Process & Support

What is NMC Revalidation?

NMC revalidation is the process that all nurses and midwives must complete every three years to renew their registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Introduced in April 2016, this professional revalidation process ensures that healthcare professionals maintain the highest standards of practice and continue their professional development throughout their careers.

NMC Revalidation Requirements

To successfully complete your NMC revalidation, you must meet the following requirements:

• 450 hours of practice: Registered practice as a nurse or midwife over the three-year period
• 35 hours CPD: Continuing professional development, with at least 20 hours being participatory learning
• 5 written reflective accounts: Reflections on your CPD and how it relates to the NMC Code
• 5 pieces of practice-related feedback: Feedback from patients, colleagues, or other healthcare professionals
• Reflective discussion: A professional discussion with an NMC revalidation confirmer
• Health and character declaration: Confirmation of good health and character
• Professional indemnity arrangement: Evidence of appropriate professional indemnity insurance
• Confirmation: Your revalidation must be confirmed by an appropriate confirmer

The NMC Revalidation Process Step-by-Step

Understanding the revalidation process helps you stay organised and meet your deadline:

1. Check your revalidation date: Log into NMC Online to find when your registration expires
2. Gather your evidence: Collect CPD certificates, reflective accounts, and practice-related feedback
3. Complete your reflective discussion: Arrange a meeting with your NMC confirmer
4. Submit your application: Complete your revalidation application on NMC Online at least 60 days before your registration expires
5. Pay your registration fee: The current NMC registration fee must be paid to complete the process

Who Can Be an NMC Revalidation Confirmer?

Your NMC confirmer must be another NMC registrant who can verify your revalidation evidence. Many nurses and midwives struggle to find an appropriate confirmer, especially if they work independently or in non-traditional healthcare settings. An NMC revalidation confirmer service can provide professional support when you need it.

Common NMC Revalidation Challenges

Healthcare professionals often face challenges with revalidation:

• Finding an appropriate NMC confirmer
• Writing effective reflective accounts that link to the NMC Code
• Organising evidence and documentation
• Understanding CPD requirements for nurses and midwives
• Meeting deadlines while managing busy clinical schedules
• Completing revalidation after career breaks or maternity leave

Professional NMC Revalidation Support Services

At Reflect & Revalidate, we offer comprehensive NMC revalidation services for nurses and midwives across the UK:

Expert NMC Revalidation Confirmer Service

Our professional confirmer service provides experienced NMC registrants who can verify your revalidation evidence and conduct your reflective discussion. This service is ideal for independent practitioners, agency nurses, locum midwives, or anyone who needs a qualified confirmer.

Complete NMC Revalidation Service

Our complete revalidation package includes everything you need: help with reflective accounts, CPD planning, evidence organisation, confirmer service, and application submission support. We guide you through the entire NMC revalidation process from start to finish.

NMC Revalidation for Healthcare Specialists

Different healthcare specialties have unique revalidation considerations:

• Nursing revalidation: Registered nurses in all specialties including adult, mental health, learning disability, and children's nursing
• Midwifery revalidation: Registered midwives maintaining their professional registration
• Specialist community public health nurses: Health visitors and school nurses
• Independent prescribers: Nurses and midwives with prescribing qualifications

NMC Revalidation Deadlines and Timelines

Your revalidation date is three years from your initial registration or last renewal. The NMC recommends submitting your application at least 60 days before your registration expires. Missing your revalidation deadline can result in your registration lapsing, preventing you from practising as a nurse or midwife.

CPD for Nurses and Midwives

Continuing professional development is central to NMC revalidation. Your 35 hours of CPD must be relevant to your practice and link to the NMC Code. Examples include:

• Clinical training courses and workshops
• Online learning and webinars
• Professional conferences and seminars
• Journal reading and research
• Peer learning and case discussions
• Quality improvement projects

Writing Reflective Accounts for NMC Revalidation

Your five reflective accounts must demonstrate how your CPD has improved your practice and relates to the NMC Code. Each reflection should include what you learned, how you applied it to practice, and the impact on patient care or professional development.

Professional Indemnity for NMC Revalidation

All nurses and midwives must have appropriate professional indemnity arrangements. This is usually provided through your employer or professional membership organisations like the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) or Royal College of Midwives (RCM).

Get Expert Help with Your NMC Revalidation

Don't let revalidation stress overwhelm you. Our professional NMC revalidation services are designed specifically for busy healthcare professionals who need expert support. Whether you need a confirmer, help with reflective writing, or complete revalidation assistance, we're here to help you maintain your professional registration with confidence.

Contact Reflect & Revalidate today to learn more about our NMC revalidation services for nurses and midwives across the UK.