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 Chona James, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 01B1322O).
Decision date: 13 February 2026 · Hearing started 13 February 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim conditions of practice order on Chona James for 18 months. The determination says case examiners had not yet decided whether there was a case to answer, and the order must be reviewed within six months unless the case concludes or circumstances change.
Charges
The NMC document states that Case Examiners were yet to decide whether there was a case to answer in relation to the allegations made against Chona James.
Findings
The Investigating Committee panel made an interim conditions of practice order for 18 months. The determination states that the order must be reviewed within six months and every six months thereafter unless the case has concluded or circumstances have materially changed. The conditions covered work and study notifications, sharing the order with employers or course providers, reporting clinical incidents and investigations, and allowing the NMC to share compliance information.
Source
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