Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
NMC panel imposes 18-month interim suspension on mental health nurse Martin Hancox
The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Investigating Committee has imposed an 18-month interim suspension order on Lincolnshire mental health nurse Martin James Hancox while case examiners decide whether there is a case to answer over the allegations against him.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 7 May 2026 · Updated 10 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 Martin James Hancox, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 10I1445E).
Decision date: 7 May 2026 · Hearing started 7 May 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim suspension order on mental health nurse Martin James Hancox for 18 months at a new interim order hearing on 7 May 2026. The NMC's case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer over the allegations against him. The order will be reviewed within six months and every six months after that, and could be revoked, confirmed or replaced with an interim conditions of practice order.
Findings
At a new interim order hearing, the panel decided to make an interim suspension order for a period of 18 months. The order will be reviewed at a review meeting within six months and every six months thereafter, and may be revoked, confirmed or replaced with an interim conditions of practice order. The NMC Case Examiners are yet to decide whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations made against Mr Hancox.
Source
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