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The most recent publicly published decisions of UK healthcare regulators, across all professions. Each entry links to the source determination on the regulator's site.
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Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided to make an interim conditions of practice order for 18 months in respect of Tracey Louise Pirrong-Harris, a registered mental health nurse, who was not present or represented at the hearing. The conditions limit her to one employer, require her to be supervised whenever she is working, and prevent her being the sole nurse in charge of a shift. The NMC's case examiners have yet to decide whether there is a case to answer, and no findings have been made.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that David Mott's fitness to practise remains impaired and decided to impose a striking-off order. Reviewing a suspension order that followed findings he did not administer prescribed medication to numerous residents during a night shift, the panel said he had shown no insight or remorse, had told the NMC he did not intend to return to nursing, and remained liable to repeat the matters found proved. The order takes effect on 19 August 2026.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that Sandra Young's fitness to practise remains impaired and replaced her suspension order with a striking-off order. The original findings included failing to take observations after a patient collapsed, dishonestly recording observations and an escalation she had not made, and watching TV on her phone on shift. The panel said she had provided no evidence of reflection or remediation and that a risk of repetition remained. The order takes effect on 12 August 2026.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The GDC tribunal decided that dentist Boran Zanganeh should be suspended from the register on an interim basis. At a review hearing on 7 July 2026, the Interim Orders Committee revoked the conditions it had previously placed on his registration and imposed a suspension instead. The suspension runs for the remainder of the existing 18 month order. The committee said the suspension will be reviewed in 6 months.
Health and Care Professions CouncilPhysiotherapist
Voluntary erasure accepted(voluntary removal from the register)
Physiotherapist Oliver Carlon's voluntary removal from the register was agreed following a private HCPC Health Committee hearing. The formal order directs removal with immediate effect. The panel published a decision which explains why the hearing was private but does not disclose the substantive health-related findings or reasons for the agreement.
Health and Care Professions CouncilHearing aid dispenser
Erasure(struck off the register)
The HCPTS panel found that Asima P Rafeeq dishonestly charged an excessive £34,000 for hearing aids and accepted an inflated deposit, whose cheque did not clear. It ordered striking off, with a separate interim suspension during the appeal period. An audiogram failing was proved but did not amount to misconduct, and lack of competence was not established. The other proved matters amounted to misconduct.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Reprimand(reprimand issued)
The GDC tribunal decided to reprimand Brenda Ampuero for clinical failings involving 11 patients. It found misconduct and deficient professional performance, but did not prove dishonesty. Extensive retraining, insight and improvements meant she no longer posed a risk to the public. The impairment finding was made solely to uphold public confidence and standards. No practice restrictions were imposed; the reprimand would appear on the register for 12 months.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC found that Abigail Rheanne Seddon's existing interim conditions of practice order should be confirmed. The order restricts her to one substantive, non-agency employer, bars her from being the only nurse on duty or leading a shift, requires indirect supervision and management meetings, and includes reporting and disclosure requirements.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that Francis Dike's fitness to practise remains impaired and directed that his name be struck off the register. At a substantive order review meeting, the panel said it had no evidence that Mr Dike had complied with his conditions of practice order, shown insight, or maintained his skills, and noted he had not engaged with the NMC since October 2024. The striking-off order takes effect on 22 August 2026.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Interim order extended(interim restrictions extended)
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee decided at a review hearing on 6 July 2026 to vary and continue the interim conditions on the registration of dental nurse Lisa Michele Dudley. The interim order was originally imposed in February 2026 for 18 months, and the varied conditions remain in place for the remainder of that order. It will be reviewed within six months.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Phyllis Anne Briony Mary Phillips
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an 18-month interim suspension order on Phyllis Anne Briony Mary Phillips, a mental health nurse from Manchester, at a hearing on 6 July 2026. The order suspends her registration while the NMC's case examiners decide whether there is a case to answer over the allegations against her. A panel will review the order within six months and at least every six months thereafter.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilMidwife
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided to make an interim suspension order for 18 months in respect of Angela Hazelaar, a registered midwife, who was not present or represented at the hearing. The NMC's case examiners have yet to decide whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations made against Ms Hazelaar, and no findings have been made. A panel will review the order within the next six months.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided to impose an interim conditions of practice order for 15 months on Takanaka Muroyiwa, a registered adult nurse, who attended the hearing. The conditions restrict him to a single employer, require supervision for medication administration, and prevent him being the sole nurse on duty or nurse in charge. The NMC's case examiners have yet to decide whether there is a case to answer, and no findings have been made.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that Nsa Ita's fitness to practise remains impaired and replaced her suspension order with a striking-off order. Reviewing charges of lack of competence and misconduct in neonatal care, the panel said she had shown very limited insight, little evidence of strengthened practice, and remained liable to repeat the matters found proved. It concluded a further suspension would serve no useful purpose. The order takes effect on 13 August 2026.
Medical Practitioners Tribunal ServiceDoctor
No impairment found
The MPTS tribunal found on 6 July 2026 that Dr Tijjani Shehu's fitness to practise was no longer impaired and revoked his suspension immediately. Reviewing earlier findings about clinical assessment, treatment and record keeping, it accepted evidence of developed insight, relevant training and remediation. The tribunal found a low risk of repetition and concluded that no further restriction was required to protect the public or uphold professional standards.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
Mohammed Nooranee Jeerooburkhan
The NMC found that Mohammed Nooranee Jeerooburkhan's existing interim suspension order should be confirmed while its Case Examiners considered whether there was a case to answer in relation to the allegations. The order will be reviewed within six months unless the case concludes or a material change of circumstances leads to an earlier review.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided that Rupam Thakur's existing interim conditions of practice order should be confirmed. The conditions restrict her to one substantive employer, bar her from being the sole nurse on a shift, and require supervision and a competency assessment for medication work. They also include meetings, reports and disclosure.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided that Debra Louise Salmon's existing interim conditions of practice order should be confirmed. The conditions restrict her to one substantive employer, bar her from leading a shift or being the sole nurse on duty, require indirect supervision and fortnightly meetings, and include reporting and disclosure requirements.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee confirmed Magdalena Maria Miskowska's existing interim conditions of practice order. Public conditions restrict her employer and duties and set notification, disclosure and reporting requirements; several conditions remain private. The panel did not impose a fresh term, and Case Examiners had not yet decided whether there was a case to answer.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee confirmed the existing interim conditions of practice order on Taiwo Adetoun Okesanjo's registration. The panel decided that the current conditions remained proportionate and appropriate while the case remains unresolved. The NMC Case Examiners had not yet decided whether there was a case to answer.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee confirmed Georgina Anne Haigh-Jones's existing interim conditions of practice order. The conditions restrict her to non-patient-facing nursing work and include notification, disclosure and reporting requirements. The panel did not impose a fresh term, and the NMC's Case Examiners had not yet decided whether there was a case to answer.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The NMC found that registered nurse Henrietta Gibson-Leigertwood grabbed a vulnerable mental health patient, pulled the patient by the hair, did not use de-escalation techniques, and then made an inaccurate and dishonest Datix entry claiming the patient had attacked her. She admitted the charges. The Fitness to Practise Committee found her fitness to practise impaired by reason of misconduct and imposed a three-month suspension order with a review, plus an 18-month interim suspension order.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that Enkele Bonyeme, a registered nurse, remained impaired by reason of lack of competence when it reviewed a 30-month conditions of practice order imposed in January 2024. The panel had received no evidence that she had engaged, complied with the conditions or strengthened her practice, and concluded she was liable to repeat the failings. It replaced the order with a striking-off order, effective at the end of 5 August 2026.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that Anna Preyzner, a registered nurse, remained impaired by reason of misconduct when it reviewed a six-month suspension order imposed in January 2026 for dishonestly recording false colleague temperature readings during Covid-19 safety checks. The panel found no evidence of further insight or strengthened practice and noted she did not intend to return to nursing. It replaced the order with a striking-off order, effective at the end of 17 August 2026.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilMidwife
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim conditions of practice order on Olivia Beechey, a registered midwife, for a period of 18 months. The panel required that she limit her midwifery practice to a single substantive employer, not be the midwife in charge of any shift, be directly supervised, and work to a personal improvement plan covering areas such as medication administration and clinical decision-making. The NMC's case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim suspension order on registered nurse Felix Mani for 18 months at a hearing on 3 July 2026. The Council's Case Examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations made against him. A panel will review the interim order within six months. Mr Mani was not present and was unrepresented at the hearing.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilMidwife
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim suspension order on registered midwife Lucy Paxton for 18 months at a hearing on 3 July 2026. The Council's Case Examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations made against her. A panel will review the interim order within six months. Miss Paxton attended the hearing and was represented.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that Valeria Hering, a registered nurse, received a police caution on 1 October 2024 for the theft of five types of medication from the Guernsey hospital where she worked. The panel did not find the two misconduct charges proved. It found her fitness to practise impaired by reason of the caution, noting a lack of insight and a high risk of repetition, and made a striking-off order together with an 18-month interim suspension order.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that Elaine Maria Sullivan, a registered mental health nurse, dishonestly described herself as a clinical lead in a court report, worked outside her competence by diagnosing a patient, behaved inappropriately towards five junior colleagues, and disclosed private information about colleagues. The panel found her conduct was tantamount to bullying, that her fitness to practise was impaired, and made a striking-off order together with an 18-month interim suspension order.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental hygienist
Appeal dismissed
The GDC's Registration Appeals Committee dismissed Bilal Ahmed Ismail Banglawala's appeal against the Registrar's decision to refuse his registration as a dental therapist. The committee decided on 3 July 2026 that he had not shown the requisite knowledge and skill required by the Dentists Act 1984, noting he had worked as a dentist for only six weeks in the last ten years and that some of his answers at the hearing lacked detail. He remains registered as a dental hygienist and dental nurse.
Medical Practitioners Tribunal ServiceDoctor
No impairment found
The MPTS tribunal found that Dr Ross McDowell committed serious misconduct after he admitted taking substances from anaesthetic machines at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle in March and April 2024 and administering them to himself when it was not necessary. However, the tribunal decided his fitness to practise is not impaired, citing his insight and remediation, and did not issue a warning. It revoked his interim order.
Health and Care Professions CouncilArts therapist
Suspension(suspended from practice)
Arts therapist Jaymie-Lee Fines had an existing suspension extended by six months, from 5 July 2026 until 5 January 2027. The panel held the review in private to protect health and private-life information. The public decision records the extension and the requirement for another review, but does not disclose the substantive reasons.
Health and Care Professions CouncilParamedic
Erasure(struck off the register)
Paramedic Lee Northcott was ordered struck off after the panel found that he assaulted a colleague and sent threatening and abusive communications to colleagues. It found serious misconduct and continuing impairment, with no demonstrated insight or remediation and a high risk of repetition. A separate interim suspension covers the appeal period before the striking-off order takes effect.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC found that Melissa Cload's existing interim suspension order should be confirmed while its Case Examiners considered whether there was a case to answer in relation to the allegations. The panel said the current order would be reviewed again within six months unless there was a material change of circumstances.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee decided that Bogadi Serumola's existing interim conditions of practice order should be confirmed. The conditions restrict her to one substantive employer, bar her from leading a shift or being the sole nurse, and require direct supervision until she passes a competency assessment. They also include meetings, reports and disclosure.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Oliver Edward Michael Campbell
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim conditions of practice order on Oliver Edward Michael Campbell, a registered nurse, for a period of 18 months. The panel required, among other conditions, that he limit his nursing to a single substantive employer, not work in theatres, recovery or critical care, not be the nurse in charge of any shift, and be supervised when handling medication. The Council's case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim suspension order on Emma Lauren Sinclair, a registered children's nurse, for a period of 18 months. The order will be reviewed within the next six months and every six months thereafter. The NMC's case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations made against her.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim conditions of practice order on Augusta Ijeoma Uju, a registered adult nurse, for a period of 18 months. The panel required, among other conditions, that she limit her practice to a single substantive employer, not be the sole nurse on duty, work under supervision, and have her performance monitored in areas including record keeping and medication practice. The NMC's case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Conditions on practice(practising with restrictions)
The GDC tribunal decided that the conditions on Mr Lam's registration as a dentist should be extended and varied for a further 12 months. The Professional Conduct Committee held a review hearing on 2 July 2026. The order was originally imposed on 13 December 2022, the varied conditions take effect after the appeal period, and the order will be reviewed before it ends.
Medical Practitioners Tribunal ServiceDoctor
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The MPTS tribunal found that Dr Ahmed Abdelghani's fitness to practise was impaired by reason of misconduct. He admitted that, across three appraisals between 2021 and 2023, he submitted five certificates for training courses he had not attended, and that this was dishonest. The tribunal found the dishonesty was repeated but that he had shown significant insight and remediation and gained no benefit. It suspended his registration for four months.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Interim order extended(interim restrictions extended)
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee decided at a review hearing on 2 July 2026 to continue the interim conditions on the registration of dental nurse Jodie Vhairi McNaught for the remainder of a High Court extension order. The interim order was first imposed in November 2024 and was extended by the High Court by six months in April 2026. It will be reviewed within six months.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The GDC tribunal decided that the suspension on dentist Nafisa Kaduji's registration should be extended for a further 12 months. The decision was made by the Health Committee at a review hearing on 2 July 2026. Ms Kaduji has been suspended since 13 August 2024. The order will be reviewed again before it expires. At the time of publication, the decision was within the appeal period.
Health and Care Professions CouncilRadiographer
Erasure(struck off the register)
The HCPTS panel found that Martin Duxbury committed misconduct involving sexually motivated communications, professional-boundary breaches and racially derogatory language towards colleagues. It ordered striking off, with a separate interim suspension pending appeal. Allegations of blocking a colleague's exit, aggressive conduct towards another colleague and booking leave contrary to procedure were not proved. The panel found continuing impairment and insufficient evidence of meaningful insight or remediation.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Other(other outcome)
The NMC's Investigating Committee varied Bamidele Oluwafemi Adebanjo's existing interim conditions of practice order. The conditions limit his employer or placement, require medication supervision until competency is shown and indirect supervision otherwise, and set meeting, reporting and disclosure duties. Case Examiners had not yet decided whether there was a case to answer.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Other(other outcome)
The NMC's Investigating Committee varied Ben Dunkley's existing interim conditions of practice order. The conditions restrict his employer and placements, require medication supervision until competency is shown and indirect supervision otherwise, and set meeting, reporting and disclosure duties. The NMC's Case Examiners had not yet decided whether there was a case to answer.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided that Gwen Alice McMurdo's existing interim conditions of practice order should be confirmed. The conditions restrict her to one employer, require indirect supervision, and require another qualified prescriber to check and sign her prescriptions until she is assessed as competent. They also include feedback, meeting, reporting and disclosure requirements.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee confirmed Stephanie Adair's existing interim conditions of practice order. The conditions restrict her employer and workplace, prohibit nurse-in-charge duties, and require supervision, professional-boundaries meetings, reports and disclosure. The panel did not impose a fresh term, and Case Examiners had not yet decided whether there was a case to answer.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee decided to impose an interim conditions of practice order for 18 months on registered nurse Elizabeth Davies, to allow the Council to carry out its investigation. The conditions limit her practice to one substantive employer and require that she be supervised at all times while working. The order must be reviewed within six months. Miss Davies was not present or represented at the hearing.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The GDC tribunal decided that the Interim Orders Committee would suspend Mr Needham's registration as a dentist for a period of 18 months. The committee made the interim order on 1 July 2026 and directed that it be reviewed within six months.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNursing associate
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim conditions of practice order on Hendeika Gray, a registered nursing associate and registered nurse, for a period of 18 months. The panel required, among other conditions, that she work under supervision, limit her nursing to a single substantive employer, and be directly observed administering medication until assessed as competent. The Council's case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer.