Worshipful Company of Nurses
A City of London livery company representing the nursing profession.
The Worshipful Company of Nurses, a City of London livery company, began as the Guild of Nurses. The Court of Aldermen approved its formation on 9 February 2016, and it received Livery in May 2023. It holds the 111th position in the livery companies' order of precedence.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 9 February 2016
- Livery granted
- May 2023
- Order of precedence
- 111th
- Maximum liverymen
- 250
- Affiliated military unit
- Central Reserve Headquarters Army Medical Services (CRHQ)
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Did You Know?
- The company has a charitable arm called the Company of Nurses Charitable Trust, which provides financial hardship assistance and educational grants.
- The company was presented with Letters Patent by the Lord Mayor of the City of London on 2 July 2025.
- The company is affiliated to the Central Reserve Headquarters Army Medical Services (CRHQ).
Membership
The Worshipful Company of Nurses caps its Liverymen at 250, though there is no limit on Freemen. All members must be or have been registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or an equivalent body. Nursing students pursuing a registrable degree can join as Apprentices. The Company welcomes everyone regardless of age, sex, race, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or gender affirmation.
Administration
The Court of Assistants governs the Company, led by the Master as Chairman, alongside the Upper, Middle, and Renter Wardens, plus other Assistants. The Master’s term lasts one year, with the Upper Warden typically taking over. Daily operations and secretarial duties for the Court fall to the Clerk. Standing Committees, formed from Assistants, Liverymen, and Freemen, handle specific issues and propose recommendations to the Court.
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