Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
Interim order imposed (interim restrictions imposed) — 18 months
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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 Fiona Grieve Tweed, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 79A0164S).
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 Ms Tweed for 18 months while the case progresses. The conditions limit her to one substantive employer, prevent her from being nurse in charge, and require direct supervision for contraceptive implant insertion, using patient group directions, taking patient histories and completing records until she is formally assessed as competent. 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 limit Ms Tweed to one substantive employer (not agency or bank work), bar her from being nurse in charge, and require direct supervision by a registered nurse for contraceptive implant insertion, using PGDs including administering medication, taking clinical patient histories, and completing records, until assessed competent by a Band 6 nurse or above. A personal development plan and fortnightly meetings with a line manager, mentor or supervisor are also required. The NMC Case Examiners are yet to decide whether there is a case to answer.
Source
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