Explanatory note

This Order, which is made under the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001, approves Rules made by the Nursing and Midwifery Council which amend the Nursing and Midwifery Council (Fees) Rules 2004.

Rule 3 makes various adjustments to the fees to be paid in connection with applications for inclusion in the register, as follows.

• applications for registration: increase from £43 to £76 for applicants relying on article 13(1)(a) or (b) of the Order, and an increase from £76 to £109 for registrants relying on article 13(1)(c) of the Order;

• applications for renewal: increase from £43 to £76;

• applications for readmission or restoration: increase from £43 to £76; and

• retention of registration: increase from £43 to £76.