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Who created the 6 c's of Nursing


The 6 Cs – care, compassion, courage, communication, commitment, competence - are a central part of 'Compassion in Practice', which was first established by NHS England Chief Nursing Officer, Jane Cummings, in December 2017.

When was the 6 C's introduced?

Jane is the professional lead for all nurses and midwives in England (with the exception of public health) and published the '6Cs' and 'Compassion in Practice' in December 2012, followed by publishing the 'Leading Change, Adding Value' framework in May 2016.

Why was the 6c's introduced?

The 6Cs, which underpin the Compassion in Practice strategy, were developed as a way of articulating the values which need to underpin the culture and practise of organisations delivering care and support. These are immediately identifiable as values which underpin quality social care provision too.

What are the 6Cs of nursing?

Care is our core business and that of our organisations; and the care we deliver helps the individual person and improves the health of the whole community. Caring defines us and our work. People receiving care expect it to be right for them consistently throughout every stage of their life.