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 Rachelle Louise Swan, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 88Y2343E).
Decision date: 9 March 2026 · Hearing started 9 March 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee found that an interim suspension order should be imposed on registered nurse Rachelle Louise Swan for a period of 18 months while the NMC continues its investigation. The Case Examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer on the underlying allegations. The interim order will be reviewed within six months and every six months thereafter, and may be revoked, confirmed, or replaced with interim conditions of practice.
Charges
The NMC's Case Examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations against Ms Swan; the substantive allegations are not set out in this published determination.
Findings
This was a new Interim Order hearing before the Investigating Committee. The panel directed an interim suspension order for 18 months, to be reviewed at a meeting within six months and every six months thereafter. The order may be revoked, confirmed, or replaced with an interim conditions of practice order on review.
Source
All facts on this page are drawn from the publicly published Nursing and Midwifery Council determination linked below. MedicWatch does not editorialise the regulator’s findings.
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