Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
Interim restrictions imposed — 18 months
The regulator’s term: interim order imposed
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 Lance David Dennard, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 88J1715E).
Decision date: 4 March 2026 · Hearing started 4 March 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee found that an interim conditions of practice order should be imposed on Mr Dennard for 18 months while the case progresses. The conditions limit his nursing practice to one single substantive employer, prohibit agency or bank work, prohibit any involvement in administering or managing medication, and prohibit prescribing. Further conditions are recorded in private. Case Examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer.
Findings
The NMC's Investigating Committee directed an interim conditions of practice order for 18 months. Conditions restrict practice to one single substantive employer, prohibit agency or bank work, prohibit involvement in the management or administration of medication while practising as a registered nurse, and prohibit prescribing. Further conditions are recorded in private. The NMC Case Examiners are yet to decide whether there is a case to answer.
Source
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