The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is the independent regulator of nurses, midwives and nursing associates. The NMC’s last registration data report, published 30 September 2019, showed 70,159 registered mental health nurses with a home address in England. In addition, there were a further 29 dual qualified registered nurse/midwives, with an address in England, who also hold mental health nursing qualifications.