The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Amendments to the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001

63.  In article 9 (registration)(1)—

(a) after paragraph (4), insert—

“(4A) Where a specified state professional makes an application under paragraph (1), the Registrar must—

(a) give the applicant adequate time to complete the requirements and procedures of the application process;

(b) within the period of one month beginning with the date when the Registrar receives the application—

(i) acknowledge receipt of the application;

(ii) inform the applicant of any missing document required for the purposes of the application; and

(c) deal promptly with the application.”;

(b) in paragraph (5), for “the period of three months beginning with the relevant date” substitute—

“—

(a) where A holds a specified state qualification, the period of four months beginning with the relevant date;

(b) in any other case, the period of three months beginning with that date.”.

(1)

Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2007/3101, 2015/806, and 2019/593.