Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
NMC panel imposes 18-month interim conditions order on children's nurse Laura Hogg
The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Investigating Committee has imposed an 18-month interim conditions of practice order on children's nurse Laura Hogg, restricting her practice while the regulator decides whether there is a case to answer.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 20 April 2026 · Updated 11 July 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 Laura Hogg, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 18I0204N).
Decision date: 20 April 2026 · Hearing started 20 April 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim conditions of practice order on children's nurse Laura Hogg for 18 months at a hearing on 20 April 2026. The conditions restrict her to one substantive employer, prevent her from being the sole nurse in charge of any shift, and require fortnightly supervision meetings covering medication administration and record keeping. Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer.
Findings
At a New Interim Order Hearing on 20 April 2026, the Investigating Committee panel decided to make an interim conditions of practice order for a period of 18 months. The conditions include limiting practice to one substantive employer (not via bank or agency), not being the sole nurse or nurse in charge of any shift, fortnightly meetings with a line manager, supervisor or mentor covering management and administration of medication and record keeping, and reporting requirements to the NMC. Several conditions are private. The order must be reviewed before the end of the next six months and every six months thereafter. The NMC Case Examiners are yet to decide whether there is a case to answer.
Source
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