ParamedicHealth and Care Professions Council PA22651
James J Hughes
James J Hughes, paramedic (Health and Care Professions Council PA22651). Most recent decision: Erasure (struck off the register) on 26 February 2026 by the Health and Care Professions Council.
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Latest published outcome
Most recent outcome: Erasure (struck off the register), decided 26 February 2026 by the Health and Care Professions Council.
What does “struck off the register” mean?
The regulator directed removal from the register in this decision. The decision explains when the direction takes effect and any appeal provisions. Check the official register for the practitioner's current registration status.
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Decisions and hearings
Health and Care Professions Councilreview hearing
Erasure(struck off the register)
The HCPTS panel decided that James J Hughes should be subject to the published outcome from a review hearing. The panel directed removal from the HCPC Register. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
Health and Care Professions Councilreview hearing
Suspension(suspended from practice)· 6 months
The HCPTS panel reviewed paramedic James Hughes's suspension for dishonesty, non-disclosure and working while unregistered. Although he attended, he again supplied none of the requested documentary evidence and showed limited insight into the impact of his conduct. The panel extended his suspension for six months and warned that striking off might follow without evidence of remediation.
Health and Care Professions Councilreview hearing
Suspension(suspended from practice)· 4 months
The HCPTS panel extended paramedic James Hughes's suspension for four months. He had made progress in understanding his dishonesty, but had not supplied enough evidence of remediation, current professional learning or how he would safely return after three years away from paramedic work. The panel found his fitness to practise remained impaired.
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