Health and Care Professions Council determination — review hearing
HCPTS suspends Andrew Edwards for six months at review
The six-month suspension replaces an existing conditions of practice order and will be reviewed before it expires on 4 November 2026.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 1 May 2026 · Updated 23 September 2026
Suspension (suspended from practice) — 6 months
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The regulator imposed a fixed-term suspension in this decision. Its start date, appeal provisions and any later review affect whether it is currently in force. Check the official register for the practitioner's current status.
Concerning Andrew Edwards, paramedic (Health and Care Professions Council PA30337).
Decision date: 1 May 2026 · Hearing started 1 May 2026
In plain English
The HCPTS panel replaced Andrew Edwards's existing conditions of practice order with a six-month suspension at a mandatory review. The hearing was conducted wholly in private to protect health and private-life information. The suspension applies from 4 May 2026 and must be reviewed before it expires on 4 November 2026.
Charges
The substantive allegation concerned a 2021 drink-driving conviction and health. Particular 2 was not proved.
Findings
At a mandatory review conducted wholly in private to protect health and private-life information, the panel directed a six-month suspension from expiry of the existing conditions of practice order. The new order applies from 4 May 2026 and is due for review before 4 November 2026.
Source
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