Health and Care Professions Council determination — voluntary removal
HCPTS approves Sharon L Docherty's voluntary removal
The physiotherapist was removed immediately following a private application concerning a conviction, alleged misconduct and a redacted health condition.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 13 December 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 Sharon L Docherty, physiotherapist (Health and Care Professions Council PH30244).
Decision date: 13 December 2024 · Hearing started 13 December 2024
In plain English
The HCPTS panel approved the voluntary removal of physiotherapist Sharon L Docherty from the Register. Her case concerned a drink-driving conviction, treating a service user after consuming alcohol and a redacted health condition. The health-related application was heard in private, and the panel ordered immediate removal.
Charges
The case concerned Ms Docherty's October 2020 drink-driving conviction, an allegation that she treated a service user after consuming alcohol in July 2020, and a health condition whose details were redacted.
Findings
Ms Docherty asked to be voluntarily removed from the Register while subject to a suspension order. The panel confirmed valid notice, proceeded in her absence at her request and heard the substantive health-related application in private. It directed that her name be removed from the Register immediately.
Source
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