Health and Care Professions Council determination — voluntary removal
HCPTS approves Alfred Smith's voluntary removal
The podiatrist's case involved broad competence concerns and a private health matter linked to the allegations.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 6 September 2024 · Updated 23 September 2026
Voluntary erasure accepted (voluntary removal from the register)
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What does “voluntary removal from the register” mean?
The practitioner asked to be removed from the register and the regulator accepted the request. This may happen during or after a fitness-to-practise case.
Concerning Alfred Smith, chiropodist / podiatrist (Health and Care Professions Council CH35283).
Decision date: 6 September 2024 · Hearing started 6 September 2024
In plain English
The HCPTS panel approved the immediate voluntary removal of chiropodist and podiatrist Alfred Smith. The case involved allegations about clinical records, treatment, assessment and infection control, alongside a redacted health matter. Because his health was closely connected to the competence concerns, the hearing was held entirely in private.
Charges
Mr Smith faced extensive allegations concerning inadequate clinical records, treatment, assessments, diagnoses, cleaning and infection-control practices, alongside a health allegation whose details were redacted.
Findings
The hearing considered a consensual disposal and was conducted entirely in private because Mr Smith's health was inextricably linked to the alleged lack of competence. The published determination did not disclose the panel's substantive reasoning, but recorded an order removing him from the register with immediate effect.
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