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NMC context form planner

Plan what to tell the NMC about the circumstances behind a concern: pressures, escalation, whistleblowing and your own situation, without shifting blame.

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What’s inside

Inside this planner

  • What the context form is for and how the NMC may use it
  • Six planning sections, from what was happening at the time to what you have learned
  • Prompts for staffing, escalation, contributing factors and whistleblowing
  • A section on your health, protected characteristics and home life, with guidance on what to share
  • A "check before you send" list, including taking advice first

Who it’s for

  • Registrants who have been asked to complete an NMC context form
  • Anyone who wants to explain the circumstances behind a concern clearly and professionally
  • Representatives and mentors helping someone plan their response

Preview

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Early in a referral you may be asked to complete a context form. It is your chance to explain anything that contributed to the concern and the situation you were in. Context is important, but it is not an excuse for poor care: it works best alongside honest reflection on your own part.

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