HCPC determination — interim orders hearing
Interim restrictions imposed
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 Simon Critchley, arts therapist (HCPC AS13483).
Decision date: 20 April 2026 · Hearing started 20 April 2026
In plain English
The HCPTS panel decided that Simon Critchley should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order application. The panel imposed an interim suspension. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
Charges
The HCPTS public page does not set out allegation detail for this decision.
Findings
The HCPTS page records an interim order application for Simon Critchley by the Investigating Committee. The panel imposed an interim suspension. The order section states: : The Registrar is directed to suspend the registration of you, Simon Critchley, from the Register until 20 October 2027..
Source
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