Investing in staff and innovation is crucial to developing service delivery.

Abstract

Vision, planning and a focus on staff wellbeing is essential if the nursing and midwifery professions are to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Chief Nursing Officers for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England Anne Armstrong, Sue Tranka, Maria McIlgorm and Duncan Burton reflect on the importance of supporting nurses and midwives as their professions evolve to meet patient need.