Paragraph 63 Amendments to the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001

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.”;

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.”.