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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
Other(other outcome)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee decided that the conditions of practice order on children's nurse Ellen Harper should lapse when it expires on 15 June 2026. Reviewing the 18-month order in this health and lack of competence case, the panel found her fitness to practise remained impaired but did not replace or extend the order. The hearing was held entirely in private under Rule 19, so the panel's detailed reasons are not in the public record.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an 18-month interim conditions of practice order on Elifa Longanza, an adult nurse in East Lancashire, while allegations against her are investigated. The conditions require her to work for one substantive employer, not act as nurse in charge, and be directly supervised when handling medication until assessed as competent. No charges have been decided — the NMC's case examiners have not yet determined whether there is a case to answer.
Medical Practitioners Tribunal ServiceDoctor
Suspension(suspended from practice)
Abdelhamid Sabri Abdu Mohammed Abdu
The MPTS tribunal found that Dr Abdelhamid Sabri Abdu Mohammed Abdu had not complied with a GMC direction to undergo a performance assessment, which had been ordered after concerns were raised about his clinical knowledge and skills as a radiology trainee. The tribunal accepted there was good reason for his non-compliance but found no realistic prospect of him completing the assessment soon. It suspended his registration for 12 months and directed a review.
Medical Practitioners Tribunal ServiceDoctor
No impairment found
The MPTS tribunal found that Dr Sotirios Foutsizoglou's fitness to practise is no longer impaired at a review of the 12-month suspension imposed in April 2025 for dishonesty in two NHS job applications. The tribunal decided he had shown significant insight, genuine remorse and meaningful remediation, including targeted CPD, a reflective journal and a prevention plan, and that no current risk to public protection remained. It revoked the suspension order with immediate effect.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee decided at a review hearing on 8 May 2026 to revoke the interim suspension on dentist Sami Aouant's registration and to impose conditions in its place. The conditions apply for the remainder of the original 18-month order and will be reviewed in three months. The conditions are listed on Mr Aouant's entry in the GDC register. This was an interim order review, not a final finding about the allegations.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental therapist
Appeal dismissed
The GDC's Registration Appeals Committee decided on 8 May 2026 to dismiss Saraswati Thangella's appeal against the Registrar's refusal to register her as a dental therapist. Ms Thangella relied on a dental degree obtained in India. The Committee found her oral evidence did not show the knowledge and skill required for the role, noting gaps in her understanding of periodontal treatment, and was not persuaded she had met the outstanding learning outcomes.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that nurse Shauna McGarvey's fitness to practise was impaired by reason of her health. She was convicted in November 2023 of stealing prescription drugs at Forth Valley Royal Hospital's Acute Admissions Unit between December 2021 and February 2022. The panel suspended her from the register for 12 months with a review, and imposed an 18-month interim suspension order covering the appeal period.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim conditions of practice order on nurse Arnel Estibal for 18 months at a new interim order hearing on 8 May 2026. The conditions prevent him from prescribing medication or being the nurse in charge, and require direct supervision by a Band 6 registered nurse. The NMC's case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer over the allegations against him.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim suspension order on adult nurse Edward Nyatanga for 18 months at a new interim order hearing on 8 May 2026. The NMC's case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer over the allegations against him. The order will be reviewed within six months and every six months after that, and could be revoked, confirmed or replaced with an interim conditions of practice order.
Health and Care Professions CouncilOccupational therapist
Voluntary erasure accepted(voluntary removal from the register)
The HCPTS panel approved Maria Efthymiou's voluntary removal from the register after reviewing earlier misconduct findings about patient assessment, records, equipment follow-up and postural management. It decided that the agreement protected the public and was equivalent in effect to striking off, and revoked her existing suspension with immediate removal.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Conditions on practice(practising with restrictions)
The NMC found that Rebecca Jade Howard remained impaired because she had not yet been able to demonstrate compliance with her conditions or strengthened practice while out of nursing work. The panel extended her conditions of practice order for 12 months, from 12 June 2026, to protect the public and allow her time to return to practice under restrictions.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided that Laura Faye Parker's existing interim conditions of practice order should be confirmed. The conditions limit her to one substantive employer, bar managerial and nurse-in-charge work, require indirect supervision, fortnightly progress meetings and a report, and include duties to notify the NMC and disclose the order.
Medical Practitioners Tribunal ServiceDoctor
Erasure(struck off the register)
The MPTS tribunal found that Dr Mark Westbrook, a retired GP, was convicted at Newport Magistrates' Court in November 2025 of three offences of making indecent images of children, for which he received a suspended prison sentence, a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a 10-year notification requirement. The tribunal found his fitness to practise impaired by reason of his conviction and, noting the high risk to public protection and absence of insight or remediation, erased his name from the medical register.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilMidwife
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that Katie Louise Windle, a midwife working in triage at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, was rude to patients, failed to examine a patient in labour adequately, incorrectly advised patients not to attend hospital, and did not respect patients' dignity or birth wishes. The panel decided her fitness to practise was impaired and made a striking-off order, removing her from the register.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Interim order extended(interim restrictions extended)
Mohammad Bany Mustafa Bataineh
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee decided at a review hearing on 7 May 2026 to continue the conditions on dentist Mohammad Bany Mustafa Bataineh's registration for the remainder of a High Court extension. The interim order was first imposed on 25 March 2024 for 18 months, and the High Court extended it for a further 12 months on 12 September 2025. The order will be reviewed in six months. This is an interim order, not a final finding.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The GDC tribunal decided that dental nurse Charlene Pearl Withers' fitness to practise was impaired by reason of misconduct and a conviction. The committee found she was convicted in June 2024 of failing to provide a specimen for analysis, and that she dishonestly failed to declare a 2010 police caution on her 2013 registration application. It suspended her registration for 12 months with a review, and imposed an immediate suspension order.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Voluntary erasure accepted(voluntary removal from the register)
The NMC agreed to remove nurse Linda Catherine Morris from its register at her own request on 7 May 2026. A referral had alleged that she failed to demonstrate the standards of knowledge, skill and judgement to practise without supervision as a Band 6 occupational health nurse; she said she had not been trained for the role. The investigation was not completed, and no allegation was found proved. An Assistant Registrar was satisfied she no longer intends to work as a registered nurse.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee imposed an interim suspension order on nurse Andrew Cassels for 18 months at a hearing on 7 May 2026. This is an interim measure while the fitness to practise case is ongoing, not a finding of fact against him. A panel will review the order within six months and every six months thereafter, and may revoke, confirm or replace it.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilMidwife
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee imposed an interim suspension order on midwife Sarah Elizabeth Swan for 15 months at a new interim order hearing on 7 May 2026. The allegations against Ms Swan have not yet been decided. The order will be reviewed within six months and every six months after that, and could be revoked, confirmed or replaced with an interim conditions of practice order. Ms Swan was not present or represented at the hearing.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim suspension order on mental health nurse Martin James Hancox for 18 months at a new interim order hearing on 7 May 2026. The NMC's case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer over the allegations against him. The order will be reviewed within six months and every six months after that, and could be revoked, confirmed or replaced with an interim conditions of practice order.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim conditions of practice order on adult nurse Marcia Landim Te for 18 months at a new interim order hearing on 7 May 2026. The conditions restrict her to one substantive employer, prevent her working as the nurse in charge or sole nurse on duty, and require indirect supervision by another registered nurse. 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 imposed an 18-month interim conditions-of-practice order on Malachy Michael Gregory on 7 May 2026. The NMC register checked on 22 September 2026 continues to show interim conditions. This is a precautionary restriction, not a final finding of misconduct. The official register and order set out the current conditions.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee confirmed Stephanie Itohan Osayande's existing interim conditions of practice order. The existing conditions restrict her employer, shifts and duties and require supervision, competency assessment, meetings, reports and disclosure. The panel did not impose a fresh term, and a Fitness to Practise Committee still has to consider the allegations.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Interim order extended(interim restrictions extended)
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee decided at a review hearing on 6 May 2026 to vary and continue the interim conditions on Shallu Bhardwaj's registration for the remainder of a High Court extension. Mrs Bhardwaj is registered as a dentist and dental hygienist. The order was first imposed on 25 March 2024 for 18 months and extended by the High Court for 12 months on 15 September 2025. It will be reviewed in six months.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Interim order extended(interim restrictions extended)
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee decided at a review hearing on 6 May 2026 to continue the interim suspension on dentist Zulqarnain Ali Rashid's registration for the remainder of a 12-month High Court extension. The interim order was first imposed from 30 August 2024 for 18 months, and the High Court extended it for a further 12 months on 25 February 2026. It will be reviewed in six months. This is an interim order, not a final finding.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Conditions on practice(practising with restrictions)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that nurse Kirstie Louise Imrie's fitness to practise was impaired by misconduct, including failing to administer medications to care home residents, poor record keeping, and dishonestly signing a medication tracker at Lochleven Care Home. The panel imposed a 12-month conditions of practice order on 6 May 2026, restricting her to supervised medication practice, noting her early admission, genuine remorse and the staffing pressures she faced.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Voluntary erasure accepted(voluntary removal from the register)
The NMC agreed to remove nurse Cheryl Dowdall from its register at her own request on 6 May 2026, while an allegation that she failed to follow the correct procedure for safe disposal of medicines was before the Fitness to Practise Committee. No allegation was found proved, and she denies the concerns. An Assistant Registrar was satisfied she no longer intends to work as a registered nurse and that the case was not likely to result in a striking-off order.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNursing associate
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an 18-month interim conditions of practice order on nursing associate Jessila Beemadevi Chettiar on 6 May 2026. The conditions include supervision and restrict her to one substantive employer while concerns including medication administration, wound care and record keeping are addressed. This is an interim measure: 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 18-month interim conditions of practice order on nurse Jennifer Hartshorne on 6 May 2026. The conditions restrict her to her current employer, require supervision while she works, and require direct supervision of medication administration until she is signed off as competent. This is an interim measure: the NMC's Case Examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that nurse Belinda Jayne Kay dishonestly recorded abdominal examinations, a child's observations, and a DNACPR conversation with a patient's relative that had not taken place, while working as an advanced nurse practitioner at a GP practice. The panel found her fitness to practise impaired and directed that she be struck off the register, imposing an 18-month interim suspension order.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that nurse Sarah Jane Barea gave advice on the Covid-19 vaccine contrary to public health advice, including saying or implying to a caller that the vaccine was toxic, and encouraging a patient not to pursue vaccination. The panel found her fitness to practise impaired by reason of misconduct and imposed a two-month suspension order, with an 18-month interim suspension to cover any appeal period.
Health and Care Professions CouncilPhysiotherapist
Erasure(struck off the register)
The HCPTS panel ordered Sunil Shanker Kunder to be struck off after finding sexually motivated misconduct in breach of trust and dishonest failures to notify the regulator of his suspension and dismissal. It decided that no lesser sanction would protect the public and imposed an interim suspension during the appeal period.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Other(other outcome)
The NMC's Investigating Committee varied Bukola Khadijat Amodu's existing interim conditions of practice order. The conditions restrict her employer, require supervision and monthly meetings about conflict management and de-escalation, and set reporting and disclosure requirements. The NMC's Case Examiners had not yet decided whether there was a case to answer.
Health and Care Professions CouncilOccupational therapist
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The HCPTS panel decided that Flora A Hopkins 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.
Health and Care Professions CouncilOccupational therapist
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The HCPTS panel decided that Michael Hollingworth 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.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Interim order extended(interim restrictions extended)
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee decided at a review hearing on 5 May 2026 to continue the interim suspension on dental nurse Lauren Louise Murfin's registration for the remainder of a High Court extension. The interim suspension was first imposed from 3 May 2022 and has been extended by the High Court three times, most recently to 5 August 2026. The GDC will apply to the High Court for a further extension. This is an interim order, not a final finding.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Voluntary erasure accepted(voluntary removal from the register)
The NMC agreed to remove nurse Nicoleta Pavel from the register at her own request on 5 May 2026, while allegations about her management of a care home were unresolved. It was alleged she did not ensure safe care for residents and failed to protect them from abuse and neglect. No allegation was found proved. The NMC's Assistant Registrar decided the public interest was best served by agreeing her removal, noting she no longer intends to work as a registered nurse.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim suspension order on nurse Frank Heinen for 18 months at a hearing on 5 May 2026. This is an interim measure, not a finding of fact: the NMC's Case Examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer over the allegations. A panel will review the order within six months and every six months thereafter.
Health and Care Professions CouncilOccupational therapist
Erasure(struck off the register)
The HCPTS panel ordered Umalini Kathirgamanathan to be struck off after reviewing longstanding competence concerns. It found no evidence of insight, remediation, training or progress and a high risk that the previous failings would recur. The striking-off order applied when her existing suspension expired on 13 May 2026.
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 Nicholas Adams's registration. The conditions limit him to one substantive employer and a non-patient-facing role, and require regular discussions about professional boundaries, confidentiality, information governance and safeguarding. No fresh findings were made.
Health and Care Professions CouncilOccupational therapist
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The HCPTS panel decided that Glen J Winter-Nolan 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.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that nurse Nyarari Hwayire's fitness to practise remained impaired when it reviewed her conditions of practice order on 1 May 2026. The original case involved medication errors, unprofessional behaviour towards a colleague, and storing photographs of medication charts on her personal phone. The panel found limited insight and no evidence of strengthened practice, and decided a striking-off order was the only sanction that would protect the public. The order takes effect on 10 June 2026.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that mental health nurse Eruore Augustina Obibi's fitness to practise remained impaired when it reviewed her suspension order on 1 May 2026. The original charges, found proved, included failing to preserve patient safety, failing to carry out one-to-one observation of a patient, and behaving inappropriately towards a patient in breach of professional boundaries. Citing her disengagement and lack of insight, the panel replaced the suspension with a striking-off order effective 12 June 2026.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that children's nurse Natalie Jane Smith's fitness to practise remained impaired when it reviewed her suspension order on 1 May 2026. The original case concerned a lack of competence, including medication errors, record-keeping failures, and practising beyond her training. Noting she had not engaged with the NMC since January 2023, the panel decided a striking-off order was the only sanction that would protect the public. It takes effect on 28 June 2026.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that learning disabilities nurse Carole Ann Summers' fitness to practise was impaired by reason of misconduct, and it made a striking-off order removing her from the register. The panel heard the case entirely in private under Rule 19, so the detailed charges and findings are not in the public record. An 18-month interim suspension order was also imposed.
Health and Care Professions CouncilParamedic
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The HCPTS panel replaced Andrew Edwards's existing conditions of practice order with a six-month suspension at a mandatory review. The hearing was conducted wholly in private to protect health and private-life information. The suspension applies from 4 May 2026 and must be reviewed before it expires on 4 November 2026.
Health and Care Professions CouncilOccupational therapist
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The HCPTS panel extended Iain R St Leger's suspension for a further six months at the first review of the substantive order. The hearing was conducted wholly in private because health information was intrinsic to the submissions. The further order applies from 8 May 2026 and must be reviewed before 8 November 2026.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee confirmed the existing interim conditions of practice order on Flora Tina's registration. The conditions prevent agency work, being the nurse in charge or sole registered nurse on duty, and require supervision by a senior registered nurse. No fresh findings were made.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Other(other outcome)
The NMC's Investigating Committee varied Emma Louise Deyes's existing interim conditions of practice order. The conditions prohibit private-practice nursing, limit other placements and duties, and require supervision, training, meetings, reports and disclosure. The NMC's Case Examiners had not yet decided whether there was a case to answer.
Health and Care Professions CouncilOperating department practitioner
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The HCPTS panel decided that Praveen Mampallil Thomas 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.