The Willis Commission

The Willis Commission on Nursing Education has gathered evidence on the best methods of delivering pre-registration nursing education in the UK and how efficient the current education system is; in particular, looking at the balance between workplace and classroom learning.

People are now living longer, but not necessarily healthier, lives and as a result require more complex care. The aim of the project was to ensure that we are able to provide a nursing workforce fit for future health and social care services in the UK and to highlight areas that may require attention and further research.

The Commission considered the following question:

What essential features of pre-registration nursing education in the UK, and what types of support for newly registered practitioners, are needed to create and maintain a workforce of competent, compassionate nurses fit to deliver future health and social care services?

Visit the recommendations page to view the full report and recommendations.

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