Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
NMC imposes interim practice conditions on midwife Olivia Arthur
The 18-month order requires supervision and limits employment and shift responsibilities. The NMC has not determined the underlying allegations.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 25 August 2026 · Updated 22 September 2026
Interim order imposed (interim restrictions imposed) — 18 months
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What does “interim restrictions imposed” mean?
An interim order is a precautionary restriction imposed before the regulator's investigation is complete. It is not a finding of fault — the underlying allegations have not yet been adjudicated.
Concerning Olivia Arthur, midwife (Nursing and Midwifery Council 21E0498E).
Decision date: 25 August 2026 · Hearing started 25 August 2026
In plain English
The NMC’s Investigating Committee decided to impose 18 months of interim conditions on Olivia Arthur. She must work for one employer and receive supervision, including direct supervision in specified clinical areas until assessed as competent. She cannot be sole midwife or midwife in charge. Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer.
Charges
Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer. The interim conditions do not establish the allegations.
Findings
The Investigating Committee imposed 18 months of interim conditions. Arthur must work for one substantive employer, excluding agency and bank work, and cannot be sole midwife or midwife in charge. Another registered midwife must be on the same shift. Clinical assessment and escalation, records, perineal repair and medicines management require direct supervision until formal competency assessment. Fortnightly meetings and pre-review reports are required.
Source
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