Regulatory Modernization The NMC is actively expanding standards of proficiency and advanced practice programme standards with public consultation anticipated in early 2027, signaling opportunities to offer compliance, training, and software that supports regulatory updates, accreditation workflows, and stakeholder engagement.

Leadership Expansion Recent hires at senior leadership levels, including an Executive Director of Professional Practice and an independent steering group chair, indicate a push for stronger governance and process enhancement, suggesting demand for enterprise risk, policy management, and governance software and advisory services.

Anti-Racism Initiatives Mandated anti-racism training in degrees and development of anti-racism principles for midwifery education point to opportunities in learning management systems, content development, EDI analytics, and partnerships with education providers and accreditation bodies.

Data-Driven Care Launch of the Midwifery Data Dashboard demonstrates a priority on data insights to address recurring themes in maternity care, suggesting potential for data integration, analytics platforms, dashboards, and reporting solutions tailored to regulators and healthcare providers.

Security and Reach Technologies in use (Cloudflare Bot Management, GlobalSign, New Relic, Cloud and web frameworks) imply a focus on secure, reliable digital presence, creating openings for cybersecurity, identity management, and monitoring services aligned with regulatory environments.