Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — review hearing
NMC varies interim practice conditions for nurse Carol Ann Fear
The NMC varied the existing order, retaining employment limits and a competency requirement for nasogastric-tube duties. The allegations remain unadjudicated.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 26 August 2026 · Updated 22 September 2026
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Concerning Carol Ann Fear, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 10E0228E).
Decision date: 26 August 2026 · Hearing started 26 August 2026
In plain English
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.
Charges
Case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer. The allegations are not adjudicated in this interim review.
Findings
The Investigating Committee varied the existing 18-month interim conditions without setting a new term. Fear must work for one substantive employer, with no agency or bank work, and must not be nurse in charge. She must not manage or access a nasogastric tube until assessed and signed off as competent by another registered nurse. Monthly supervision and reports address performance, communication and identification and escalation of deteriorating patients.
Source
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