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 Alexandra Laydon, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 17E2060E).
Decision date: 10 April 2026 · Hearing started 10 April 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee found that an interim suspension order was needed for Alexandra Laydon, a mental health nurse, while the regulator decides whether there is a case to answer about allegations made against her. The committee directed an interim suspension order for 18 months. The order will be reviewed within the next six months and every six months after that. No findings have yet been made about the underlying allegations.
Charges
The NMC Case Examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations made against Miss Laydon. The substantive allegations are not set out in this Investigating Committee New Interim Order Hearing record.
Findings
The Investigating Committee directed an interim suspension order for a period of 18 months. The order will be reviewed by a panel within the next six months and every six months thereafter. The case has not yet been determined by Case Examiners.
Source
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