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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 imposed an interim conditions of practice order on Louisa Uba for 18 months. The conditions limit her to one substantive employer, prohibit bank work and being nurse in charge, require direct supervision for medication until assessed competent, and indirect supervision for other work. The case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer; no substantive allegations are determined in this decision.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim suspension order on Catherine Anne Clare Moynihan for 18 months. The order is subject to review within six months unless the case concludes or circumstances change. The case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer; no substantive allegations are determined in this decision.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Conditions on practice(practising with restrictions)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee extended Abraham Morgen's conditions of practice for 12 months from the end of 15 October 2026. The panel recognised his engagement and training but found insufficient insight and evidence of improvement after earlier clinical failings and dishonest records. It retained supervision, training and reporting requirements, considering these sufficient to protect patients while allowing him to demonstrate improvement in nursing practice.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee ordered Zeriya Pamela Gandifere to be struck off following a review. The earlier case involved missed observations of a resident and a dishonest record. The panel found no evidence of improved insight or practice and concluded that fitness to practise remained impaired. It rejected further suspension and ordered removal to take effect at the end of 15 October 2026.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee ordered John Craigie's striking off after reviewing earlier failures in caring for and recording a resident's fall. It found no evidence of reflection, training or steps to address the concerns and found his fitness to practise remained impaired. The panel concluded that further suspension would serve no useful purpose. The order was to take effect at the end of 8 October 2026.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Conditions on practice(practising with restrictions)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee replaced John Joseph Brennan's suspension with 18 months of practice conditions after a review of clinical and conduct failings. It recognised significant progress, meaningful insight and thorough reflection, while finding that improvement still needed to be demonstrated in registered nursing practice. The conditions require one employer, supervision, a development plan and reports. They were ordered to begin at the end of 4 October 2026.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Reprimand(reprimand issued)
The GDC tribunal decided that Lefofa Mogotsi's fitness to practise was impaired on public-interest grounds following a police caution for fraud by abuse of position. It issued a reprimand. The committee found no current impairment on public-protection grounds, noting repayment, no personal financial gain, insight and remorse. It considered suspension disproportionate. The reprimand and determination will be displayed on the register for 12 months.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspension(suspended from practice)
On 2 September 2026, the GDC Health Committee extended Philip Johnson-Smith's suspension for a further 12 months, beginning when the existing order would otherwise expire. The Committee found that his fitness to practise remained impaired on health grounds and that conditions were not currently workable. A further review will take place before the extended suspension expires. The published determination redacts private health details.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC confirmed an interim conditions of practice order for Isobel King on 1 September 2026. Conditions include supervision, one substantive employer, no agency work, and regular discussions on communication, medicines and information governance. This interim decision does not determine whether the underlying allegations are proved. The order remains subject to further review by an NMC panel.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC confirmed an interim conditions of practice order for Sibongile Masiko on 1 September 2026. The conditions include supervision, one substantive employer and restrictions on medicines work until competence is assessed and signed off. This interim decision does not determine whether the underlying allegations are proved. The order remains subject to further review by an NMC panel.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC imposed an interim suspension order for Holly Taylor for 18 months on 1 September 2026. Case examiners had not yet decided whether there was a case to answer. This interim decision does not determine whether the underlying allegations are proved. The order remains subject to further review by an NMC panel.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee confirmed the existing interim suspension order for Sally Ann Jackson. The review continues the existing suspension; it does not set a new suspension period. The published review records an interim measure and makes no substantive findings on the underlying allegations.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Other(other outcome)
Mr Osemwengie Endurance Osagie
The NMC's Investigating Committee varied Osemwengie Endurance Osagie's interim practice conditions. They require one substantive employer, same-shift supervision and no nurse-in-charge duties. Medication must remain directly supervised until competence is established, with regular meetings and reports. The review makes no final findings; 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 Fitness to Practise Committee confirmed Ronald Labay's interim practice conditions. They require one substantive employer and supervised practice, with direct supervision for medication work until competence is formally established. Agency placements must last at least six months, and nurse-in-charge and sole-nurse duties are prohibited. The underlying allegations still await consideration, and the review makes no final findings.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Voluntary erasure accepted(voluntary removal from the register)
The NMC accepted Helen Elizabeth Ralston’s application for agreed removal from its register while investigating allegations of medication theft and a health concern. No allegation had been substantively proved. The Assistant Registrar said she no longer intended to work as a nurse and that agreed removal served the public interest. The concerns may be considered again if she seeks readmission.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee ordered Gemma Marie Rankin to be struck off following a review of a suspension order. The published decision records continuing impairment and states that the striking-off order will take effect on 11 October 2026. The misconduct and health case was heard entirely in private, so the document does not disclose the underlying allegations or detailed reasons.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Conditions on practice(practising with restrictions)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee extended Cajetan Ironah Mazi's conditions of practice for six months from the end of 7 October 2026. The review concerned earlier failings in recognising a patient's deterioration and providing care. The panel recognised his efforts to find work but found insufficient evidence of improved insight or practice. Supervision and reflection requirements remain in place to support improvement and protect patients.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Appeal dismissed
The GDC tribunal decided that Anastasia Ajnakina had not demonstrated the knowledge and skills required for registration as a dental hygienist and dismissed her appeal. The committee considered her documents and oral evidence, recognising her efforts but finding gaps in current knowledge and clinical experience. The appeal concerned adding the dental hygienist title to her existing dental nurse registration. It was not a misconduct hearing.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The GDC tribunal decided that Savanna Cormack's fitness to practise remained impaired and extended her suspension for six months from the existing order's expiry on 2 October 2026. The review concerned earlier findings about a conviction, failure to notify the regulator and health. The committee found insufficient evidence of insight or steps to address those concerns. A further review is required. Private health details remain withheld.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilMidwife
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The NMC found that midwife Louise Jane Leeson repeatedly fell below the required standard in medicines management, fetal monitoring and other areas of care despite substantial supervision. It found lack of competence, not misconduct, and rejected two record-keeping allegations. The panel imposed a 12-month suspension with review, alongside a separate interim suspension covering the appeal period.
Medical Practitioners Tribunal ServiceDoctor
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The MPTS tribunal suspended Dr Mohammed Elmajee for 12 months after finding that non-consensual kissing and attempted kissing of a colleague amounted to sexual harassment. It found his fitness to practise impaired and directed an immediate suspension and a review. The allegation of lunging was not proved, and a separate WhatsApp message was not found to constitute sexual harassment. The tribunal considered the misconduct potentially remediable and erasure disproportionate.
Medical Practitioners Tribunal ServiceDoctor
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The MPTS tribunal found that Dr Patrick Hart's fitness to practise remained impaired following misconduct and convictions arising from climate protests. On 28 August 2026 it extended his suspension for a further 10 months and directed another review. It acknowledged his sincerely held views but found insufficient evidence of insight, remediation or updated clinical skills. It concluded that suspension remained necessary and that erasure would be disproportionate at this first review.
Health and Care Professions CouncilPhysiotherapist
Erasure(struck off the register)
The HCPTS panel ordered physiotherapist Allan James McRoberts to be struck off following a sexual-assault conviction and findings about a sexual message to a student. The panel found an abuse of his position as a lecturer, harm to the student and continuing impairment, with limited insight and insufficient evidence of remediation. A separate interim suspension applies during the appeal process before the final order takes effect.
Health and Care Professions CouncilPhysiotherapist
Erasure(struck off the register)
The HCPTS panel ordered David R Nelson to be struck off after finding sexually motivated touching of two yoga participants, lack of consent and a confidentiality breach. An allegation of exposing underwear was not proved, the related sexual-motivation charge was dismissed, and disclosure of test results was not proved. The panel found current impairment, limited insight and a risk of repetition. A separate interim suspension covers the appeal period and any appeal, for a maximum of 18 months.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided to impose 18 months of interim conditions on Anandhu Soman. He must work under supervision for one substantive employer and cannot manage or administer medication until assessed as competent. He must not be nurse in charge. Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer, and the allegations remain unproved.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee decided to confirm Brenda Peters' interim conditions of practice. She must work with another registered nurse, avoid managerial roles and complete training in wound care, records, care plans and escalation of concerns. The existing order continues without a new term, and the allegations have yet to be considered by a substantive panel.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided to impose 18 months of interim conditions on David Abiola Ogbaro. His nursing is restricted to one NHS trust, with no bank work or student supervision. Home visits involving female patients require another staff member. Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer, and no substantive findings were made.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided to impose an 18-month interim suspension on mental health nurse Jeremiah Kasoka. Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer. The order is due for review within six months unless the case concludes or circumstances change, and it does not establish the allegations.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The NMC found that Marie Louise Fiske remained impaired after an earlier finding that she attempted to kick a patient. The original panel regarded this as involuntary self-protection, not deliberate aggression. The review panel found insufficient evidence of further remediation and ordered a six-month suspension, starting when her current conditions expire at the end of 6 October 2026.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Other(other outcome)
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided to replace Megan Dodgson's interim suspension with conditions of practice. She may work for one substantive employer and must undertake weekly prescription audits and supervision if she prescribes. Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer, and the panel made no substantive findings on the allegations.
Medical Practitioners Tribunal ServiceDoctor
Conditions on practice(practising with restrictions)
The MPTS tribunal found that Dr Trevor Milligan's fitness to practise was no longer impaired by misconduct or conviction, recognising his insight, progress and positive supervision reports. The review concerned earlier alcohol-related misconduct and a drink-driving conviction. Its published outcome records conditions for six months and another review, while the remaining grounds and detailed reasons are redacted from the public decision.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC’s Investigating Committee decided to confirm Kelly York’s existing interim conditions. Published requirements include a single non-agency employer, supervised medication administration until competence is assessed and another registered nurse on the same shift. Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer. The review did not start a new order term.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC’s Fitness to Practise Committee decided to confirm Kevin James Smith’s existing interim suspension. The review did not start a new term or make substantive findings on the allegations. Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer. Further review is due within six months unless the case concludes or circumstances materially change.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC panel decided to strike Lynn Rowan off after proving five allegations of degrading and abusive treatment of a vulnerable patient, including slapping her hand. It found continuing impairment and insufficient insight or remediation. No specific physical injury was identified. A separate interim suspension protects the public during the appeal period before the striking-off order takes effect.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC’s Fitness to Practise Committee decided to confirm Reine Poder’s existing interim suspension. The review did not start a new term or determine the allegations, which remain for a substantive panel to consider. Further review is due within six months unless the case concludes or circumstances materially change.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC’s Investigating Committee decided to impose 18 months of interim conditions on Gayna Plummer. These restrict employment and nurse-in-charge duties and require supervised medication work until competence is demonstrated through repeated assessments. Monthly assessments then continue. Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer, and no allegations were determined.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC’s Investigating Committee decided to confirm Daniela Phillips’s existing interim suspension. The review did not impose a new term or determine the allegations. Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer. Further review is due within six months unless the case concludes or circumstances change.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The NMC panel decided to suspend Melissa Papandrea for 12 months after proving three failings in assessing a resident and providing CPR. It found misconduct and continuing impairment, while recognising growing insight and steps towards remediation. The decision does not establish that her failings caused the resident’s death. A separate interim suspension covers the appeal period; the substantive suspension will be reviewed.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided to confirm Duncan Noble-Nesbitt's existing interim suspension. Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer, and the review made no substantive findings. The order continues without a new term and is due for review within six months unless the case concludes or circumstances change.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee decided to confirm Steven Mcatear's existing interim suspension. The review did not impose a new term or establish the allegations. A substantive panel has still to consider the case, and further interim review is due within six months unless the case concludes or circumstances change.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided to impose 18 months of interim conditions on Elizabeth Lucy Maguire. She must work for one employer and receive direct supervision in specified areas until assessed as competent. She cannot be the sole nurse or nurse in charge. 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 decided to impose an 18-month interim suspension on Tirivanhu Katikiti, whose listed registrations cover adult and mental health nursing. Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer. The order is due for review within six months unless the case concludes or circumstances change.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Other(other outcome)
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided to vary Carol Ann Fear's interim conditions. She must work for one substantive employer, avoid nurse-in-charge duties and not manage or access nasogastric tubes until assessed as competent. The review did not start a new order term. 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 decided to impose an 18-month interim suspension on mental health nurse Lucia Esposito. Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer. The order is due for review within six months unless the case concludes or circumstances change, and it does not establish the allegations.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)
Ashwin Edavan Vattithanvalappil
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee decided to impose 12 months of interim conditions on Ashwin Edavan Vattithanvalappil. He may work only in the specified Cambridge emergency department, including bank shifts there, and another registered nurse must directly observe examinations of female patients. The allegations remain to be considered by a substantive panel.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Suspension(suspended from practice)
The NMC found that Andrew Cassels’ sexual-assault conviction required a finding of impairment to uphold public confidence and professional standards. It accepted evidence of reflection and training, assessed the risk of repetition as low and found no basis for public-protection impairment. The panel imposed a six-month suspension with review, rejecting striking off as disproportionate.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
The NMC found that Maureen Brown’s fitness to practise was impaired following a hearing held entirely in private. The public notice records several charges proved, charge 4 not proved, and a striking-off order with a separate 18-month interim suspension. It identifies a conviction and health case but does not publish the allegations or detailed reasons.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee decided to confirm Susan Caroline Bevan's existing interim suspension. The review did not impose a new suspension term or determine the allegations. A substantive panel has still to consider the case, and further interim review is due within six months unless the case concludes or circumstances change.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilNurse
Erasure(struck off the register)
On 26 August 2026 the NMC review panel ordered Farrah Ayub’s immediate striking off after finding that she knowingly worked while suspended. The current NMC entry confirms removal by a fitness-to-practise panel. Personal matters were considered in private and are omitted from this account.
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilMidwife
Interim order confirmed(existing interim order confirmed)
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided to confirm Jodie Rebecca Beaver's interim conditions of practice. The midwife must work for one substantive employer and receive direct supervision for specified clinical tasks until assessed as competent. Other clinical work remains supervised. Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer, and the review made no substantive findings.