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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
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee directed a striking-off order against Elzabeth Lennon, a registered children's nurse from Northampton, on 23 March 2026 at a substantive order review hearing. She had been suspended for six months over events on 16 March 2022 involving the care of a baby, including failing to check the cannula site, failing to investigate or escalate Alaris infusion pump alarms, inappropriately raising pump pressure, and dishonestly recording observations and reporting normal pressure readings to a doctor. The panel concluded she had not engaged with the regulatory process or shown remediation, and the striking-off order will take effect on 23 April 2026.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim suspension order on Daniela Phillips, a registered adult nurse from Lincolnshire, on 23 March 2026. The order suspends her registration for 18 months and will be reviewed every six months. The NMC's case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations made against her, and the substantive fitness-to-practise process has not begun.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental hygienist
Appeal dismissed(appeal against removal dismissed)
The GDC tribunal decided to dismiss Amanda Jane Doherty's appeal against her removal from the Dental Care Professionals register. The Registration Appeals Committee found that Miss Doherty, a dental hygienist who had been registered since 2002, completed only 3 verifiable hours of CPD in the period 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2025 against the required 10 hours. The Committee was not satisfied that her personal circumstances amounted to exceptional circumstances, and upheld the Registrar's erasure decision.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Appeal dismissed(appeal against removal dismissed)
The GDC tribunal decided to dismiss Melissa Jayne Chamberlain's appeal against her removal from the Dental Care Professionals register. The Registration Appeals Committee found that Miss Chamberlain completed zero verifiable hours of CPD in the period 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2025 against a requirement of 10 hours. The Committee was not satisfied that her circumstances as a full-time student amounted to exceptional circumstances, and upheld the Registrar's erasure decision.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The GDC tribunal decided that an interim suspension order should be imposed on Hareesan Anandasundaram, a dentist. The Interim Orders Committee suspended his registration for 15 months on 23 March 2026, with a review scheduled in 6 months.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Appeal dismissed(appeal against removal dismissed)
The GDC tribunal decided to dismiss Elham Hafezi's appeal against her removal from the Dental Care Professionals register. The Registration Appeals Committee found that Mrs Hafezi completed only 9 verifiable hours of CPD in her five-year CPD cycle from 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2025, against the statutory requirement of 50 hours, a shortfall of 41 hours. The Committee did not find exceptional circumstances and upheld the Registrar's erasure decision as proportionate.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Appeal dismissed(appeal against removal dismissed)
The GDC tribunal decided that Chelsie Marie O'Donovan's appeal against removal from the Dental Care Professionals register was dismissed. The Registration Appeals Committee found she had failed to submit her annual CPD statement for 2024-2025 by the required deadline. The Committee acknowledged her personal circumstances — house move, travel, and wedding — but concluded these did not constitute exceptional circumstances. She may apply for restoration once CPD requirements are met.
HCPCPhysiotherapist
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Rezaul Hossain Razu
The HCPTS panel decided that Rezaul Hossain Razu should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order review. The panel confirmed or continued an interim suspension. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
HCPCPhysiotherapist
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Morag E Donnan
The HCPTS panel decided that Morag E Donnan should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order review. The panel imposed interim conditions of practice. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
Medical Practitioners Tribunal ServiceDoctor
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The MPTS tribunal found that Dr Ameen Mardanpour, while a fifth-year medical student on a GP placement in May 2023, used his professional position to attempt to establish an improper, sexually motivated emotional relationship with a vulnerable patient by sending personal mobile and WhatsApp messages over three days. Dr Mardanpour admitted all charges. The tribunal, taking into account his significant insight, remediation and remorse, suspended his registration for seven months with a review hearing directed.
Medical Practitioners Tribunal ServiceDoctor
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The MPTS tribunal found that Dr Charles Anigala's fitness to practise remains impaired by reason of misconduct. At this review hearing, the tribunal looked at his progress since a four-month suspension imposed in 2025 for dishonesty about a patient who later died. It decided his insight and remediation were not yet complete, particularly around accurate record keeping. The tribunal suspended his registration for a further two months and directed a review hearing.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Conditions on practice(practising with restrictions)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee imposed a 12-month conditions of practice order on Lee Steven Clavery, a registered adult nurse from South Tyneside, on 20 March 2026. The panel found that during a single nightshift on 15-16 March 2019 he had failed to administer prescribed medications and a PEG feed to a patient and had falsely recorded that he had given them, and had earlier been dishonest about updating a care plan. The panel concluded that, given the passage of time, his subsequent unrestricted safe practice, remediation, and strong testimonial evidence, conditions of practice would be sufficient and proportionate.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Voluntary erasure accepted(voluntary removal from the register)
The NMC accepted Michele Mozart Smith's application for agreed removal from the nursing register on 20 March 2026. Mrs Smith, a registered adult nurse from Tayside, had been the subject of allegations that she shouted at residents at a care home, including one who had entered a communal area undressed, and denied a resident access to the lounge and dining room. The Assistant Registrar was satisfied the allegations were not so serious as to lead to striking off and that the public interest was best served by agreeing the removal.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee directed a striking-off order against Lea Mary Stewart, a registered adult nurse from West Lothian, on 20 March 2026 at a substantive order review meeting. She had been suspended for nine months from June 2025 over inappropriate access to patient records between March and September 2020, including records of people known to her. The panel concluded she had not engaged with the regulatory process or provided any evidence of insight or remediation, and the striking-off order will take effect at the end of 24 April 2026 when the current suspension expires.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim conditions of practice order on Paulette Hyacinth Myrie, a registered adult nurse working in Scotland, on 20 March 2026. The conditions limit her to one substantive non-agency employer, prevent her from being the sole or charge nurse on a shift, and require direct supervision until she is assessed as competent by a Band 6 or above registered nurse in patient assessment, escalating concerns, handovers, medication, observations, and admissions and discharges. The order lasts 18 months, requires a personal development plan, and the 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 replaced the existing interim conditions of practice order against Abosede Kabirat Sholanke, a registered mental health nurse in England, with an interim suspension order on 20 March 2026. The order will be reviewed within the next six months and every six months thereafter. The new order will continue while the NMC's case examiners decide whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations made against her.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental technician
Interim order extended(interim restrictions extended)
The GDC tribunal decided that Tearlach James Nicolas's interim conditions on registration would continue for the remainder of the current 10-month High Court extension period. The Interim Orders Committee conducted a review on 20 March 2026 and maintained the conditions order. This is one of two separate sanctions this registrant is subject to arising from two separate cases. The order is due to be reviewed again in three months.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental technician
Interim order extended(interim restrictions extended)
The GDC tribunal decided that Tearlach James Nicolas's interim conditions on registration would continue for the remainder of the current High Court extension period. The Interim Orders Committee conducted a review on 20 March 2026 and maintained the conditions order, which has been in place in various forms since October 2022. The registrant is subject to two separate sanctions from two separate cases. The order is due to be reviewed again in three months.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Interim order extended(interim restrictions extended)
The GDC tribunal decided that Akshay Aggarwal's interim suspension would continue for the remainder of the 18-month order. The Interim Orders Committee reviewed the case on 20 March 2026 and maintained the suspension, which was originally imposed on 8 October 2025. No substantive findings on the underlying allegations have been made at this stage. The order is due to be reviewed again in six months.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental therapist
Appeal allowed(appeal succeeded)
The GDC tribunal decided that Sahar Wasiq's appeal against the refusal of her application to register as a dental therapist was allowed. The Registration Appeals Committee found that Ms Wasiq, who holds a dental surgery degree from Pakistan, had demonstrated the required knowledge and skills to work as a dental therapist in the UK. The Committee accepted advice from its Professional Adviser that her recent clinical experience in Pakistan and her oral evidence addressed the gaps identified by earlier assessment panels. The case was referred back to the Registrar to complete the remaining registration checks.
HCPCParamedic
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
John Zoumides
The HCPTS panel decided that John Zoumides should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order application. The panel imposed an interim suspension for 18 months. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
HCPCParamedic
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Matthew Hooper
The HCPTS panel decided that Matthew Hooper should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order review. The panel confirmed or continued an interim suspension. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
HCPCParamedic
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Christopher Towndrow
The HCPTS panel decided that Christopher Towndrow should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order review. The panel confirmed or continued an interim suspension. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
HCPCRadiographer
Voluntary erasure accepted(voluntary removal from the register)
Melbin Thankachan
The HCPTS panel decided that Melbin Thankachan should be subject to the published outcome from a final hearing. The panel approved voluntary removal from the register. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
HCPCBiomedical Scientist
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Eric C Simons
The HCPTS panel decided that Eric C Simons should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order application. The panel imposed an interim suspension for 18 months. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
HCPCRadiographer
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Bryan James Casuga
The HCPTS panel decided that Bryan James Casuga should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order application. The panel imposed an interim suspension for 18 months. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
HCPCParamedic
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Adam El-Batal
The HCPTS panel decided that Adam El-Batal should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order review. The panel confirmed or continued an interim suspension. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
Medical Practitioners Tribunal ServiceDoctor
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The MPTS tribunal found that Dr Bashir Ahmedsowida's fitness to practise remains impaired by reason of misconduct. At this review hearing, the tribunal looked at his progress since a 12-month suspension imposed in 2023 for repeated dishonesty about his work history and qualifications. It found his insight had improved but was not yet complete. The tribunal suspended his registration for a further three months and directed a review hearing.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that registered nurse Hazel Claire Pitches had shown a lack of competence in drug calculations and medication administration at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, and had committed misconduct involving insulin administration and documentation failures at two care homes. The panel found her fitness to practise was impaired and imposed a suspension order for 12 months with a review hearing at the end of that period. An interim suspension order of 18 months was also imposed.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee imposed a six-month suspension order with no review on Nuriat Nantume Bukenya, a registered adult nurse from London, on 19 March 2026. The panel found her fitness to practise impaired by a 2022 Wood Green Crown Court conviction for fraud by false representation: while a nursing manager at North Middlesex University Hospital, she sent an email from her NHS account falsely stating that her friend's brother had attended a hospital appointment, which was used as a false alibi in a serious criminal investigation. The case was concluded by Consensual Panel Determination and the panel was satisfied a single, isolated period of suspension would adequately mark the seriousness of the conviction.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim conditions of practice order on Charlotte Loomes, a registered adult nurse from Brighton, on 19 March 2026. The conditions limit her practice to Royal Sussex County Hospital, prevent her from being the nurse in charge of any shift, and require indirect supervision by another registered nurse on the same shift, with further conditions held in private. The order lasts 18 months and the 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 conditions of practice order on Joseph Phiri, a registered mental health nurse from Belfast, Northern Ireland, on 19 March 2026. The conditions limit him to one substantive employer, prevent him from being the sole or charge nurse on a shift, and require direct supervision in medication administration until he is assessed as safe by a senior registered nurse. The order also requires fortnightly meetings to develop an action plan covering safeguarding, record-keeping, shift allocation, and recognising and escalating patient deterioration. The order lasts 18 months and the case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilMidwife
Voluntary erasure accepted(voluntary removal from the register)
The NMC accepted Lorraine Marie Perkins's application for agreed removal from the nursing and midwifery register on 19 March 2026. The NMC's Assistant Registrar was satisfied that she no longer intends to work as a registered midwife, that the allegations were not likely to result in a striking-off order, and that the public interest was best served by agreeing the removal. No allegation had been substantively proved by a statutory committee.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Warning(formally warned)
The GDC tribunal decided that Nida Fatima Rizvi's fitness to practise was impaired by reason of a police caution. Ms Rizvi admitted receiving a conditional caution from Greater Manchester Police in August 2024 for two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm. The Professional Conduct Committee found that, while public protection concerns were negligible given her genuine remorse and insight, a reprimand was required in the public interest to uphold professional standards. The reprimand will be recorded on the register for 12 months.
HCPCParamedic
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Jacob Thompson
The HCPTS panel decided that Jacob Thompson should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order application. The panel imposed an interim suspension for 18 months. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
HCPCChiropodist Podiatrist
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Hassan Abbas
The HCPTS panel decided that Hassan Abbas should be subject to the published outcome from a consent order hearing. The panel imposed interim conditions of practice for 12 months. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
HCPCBiomedical Scientist
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Pauline Henry
The HCPTS panel decided that Pauline Henry should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order review. The panel imposed an interim suspension. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
HCPCBiomedical Scientist
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Ian D Clarke
The HCPTS panel decided that Ian D Clarke should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order review. The panel confirmed or continued interim conditions of practice. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
HCPCParamedic
Interim order lifted(interim restrictions lifted)
Peter Knightley
The HCPTS panel decided that Peter Knightley should be subject to the published outcome from a final hearing. The panel revoked or ended the interim order. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
HCPCRadiographer
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Jonathan P Widnall
The HCPTS panel decided that Jonathan P Widnall should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order review. The panel confirmed or continued an interim suspension. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
HCPCOccupational Therapist
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Emma Munir
The HCPTS panel decided that Emma Munir should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order application. The panel imposed an interim suspension for 18 months. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee imposed a striking-off order on Glory Ogechi Nwachukwu-Udaku, a registered adult nurse from Northallerton, on 18 March 2026. The panel found that, while working at Woodlands Hospital, she had failed to meet the required standards in professionalism, record-keeping, infection control, and clinical skill, and that, at Mount Vale Care Home in August 2022, she had administered Lorazepam to a resident without it being prescribed and dishonestly attempted to conceal what she had done. The panel concluded the misconduct was fundamentally incompatible with continued registration. An interim suspension order of 18 months was imposed pending appeal.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee imposed a striking-off order on Sunil Mushtaq, a registered adult nurse from Exeter, on 18 March 2026. The panel found his fitness to practise impaired by reason of his March 2025 conviction at Exeter Crown Court for sexual assault upon a female, committed in October 2022 while he was the agency nurse caring for the patient in the emergency department. He received an 18-month suspended prison sentence and is on the Sex Offenders' Register for ten years. The case was concluded by Consensual Panel Determination. An interim suspension order of 18 months was imposed pending appeal.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim conditions of practice order on Anna Naomi Billson-Page, a registered adult nurse working for St Helens Council, on 18 March 2026. The conditions limit her to one substantive non-agency employer, prevent her from being the nurse in charge of a shift, and require direct supervision in medication management and clinical observations until she is signed off as competent by a Band 6 or above registered nurse. The order lasts 18 months and the case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Interim order extended(interim restrictions extended)
The GDC tribunal decided that Zeeshan Azam's interim conditions on registration would continue for the remainder of the 15-month order. The Interim Orders Committee reviewed the case on 18 March 2026 and maintained the conditions, which were originally imposed on 10 October 2025. Mr Azam's registration is subject to sanctions under two separate cases. No substantive findings on the underlying allegations have been made at this stage. The order is due to be reviewed again in six months.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The GDC tribunal decided that Alistair Paul James should be subject to an interim suspension order on his registration as a dentist. The Interim Orders Committee imposed the suspension on 18 March 2026 for a period of 18 months. This is an interim measure pending further investigation and proceedings; no substantive findings on the underlying allegations have been made at this stage. The order will be reviewed in six months.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The GDC tribunal decided that Hannah Susan White's fitness to practise was impaired by misconduct and ordered her erasure from the dental care professionals register. The Professional Conduct Committee found that Miss White had submitted whitening tray prescriptions in her own name without proper authorisation, taken cash totalling £668 and teeth whitening gel from her employer without permission, and provided gel to colleagues outside her scope of practice. All charges were found proved. The Committee found no evidence of genuine insight or remorse, and determined that only erasure adequately protected the public.
HCPCParamedic
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Ryan A Powers
The HCPTS panel decided that Ryan A Powers should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order application. The panel imposed an interim suspension for 18 months. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
HCPCPhysiotherapist
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Chinonso V Elo
The HCPTS panel decided that Chinonso V Elo should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order application. The panel imposed interim conditions of practice. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
HCPCParamedic
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Dariusz Walczak
The HCPTS panel decided that Dariusz Walczak should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order review. The panel confirmed or continued an interim suspension. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.