Overview

• The UK Government is finalising legislation to make it a crime to falsely claim the title 'nurse' without proper registration or qualifications.
• Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced the measure to protect patient safety and public trust in the nursing profession.
• The law will target rogue aesthetic practitioners, such as those offering Botox and fillers, with fines for misleading the public.
• Exceptions will be made for legitimate roles like veterinary nurses, dental nurses, and nursery nurses to avoid penalising unrelated professions.
• The legislation responds to long-standing regulatory gaps, addressing concerns over unqualified individuals misleading patients and risking harm.