The Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council for Nursing and Midwifery (NIPEC) was established by the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2002 under the Health and Personal Social Services Act as an NDPB ( Non Departmental Public Body) to support the development of Nurses and Midwives by promoting high standards of Practice, Education and Professional Development. NIPEC also provides advice and guidance on best practice and matters relating to nursing and midwifery. The membership of the Council consists of six lay members, eight professional members (including Chair), the Chief Executive of NIPEC (Executive member). The Council meets on a quarterly basis, usually the second Wednesday of the month with the meetings commencing at 2.00pm.
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Meeting Dates
The NIPEC Council meet quarterly throughout the year, with various issues coming in front of the meeting. In this area of the website, you will find links to documents which relate to the Council Meeting, including the Agenda of the latest meeting to be held and Minutes of previous meetings. If you require any relevant documents relating to a particular Council Meeting please contact Tina Mills. To view the previous agendas, and minutes, please click on the links on the right hand side menu.
Any member of the public who would like to attend a Council Meeting, but are unable to do so, we can facilitate this through a virtual platform. For further information please contact Tina Mills at tina.mills@nipec.hscni.net
Next Meeting Wednesday, 6th December 2023, James House, Belfast Dates for 2024 to be confirmed.