Health and Care Professions Council determination — review hearing
HCPTS panel extends Grzegorz Skierka's suspension
The paramedic received a further six-month suspension after providing no evidence of insight or remediation.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 6 June 2025 · Updated 23 September 2026
Suspension (suspended from practice) — 6 months
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Concerning Grzegorz P Skierka, paramedic (Health and Care Professions Council PA35070).
Decision date: 6 June 2025 · Hearing started 6 June 2025
In plain English
The HCPTS panel reviewed paramedic Grzegorz Skierka's suspension for attempting to buy magic mushrooms online. With no new evidence of insight, remediation or engagement, it found that the risk of repetition and public-interest concerns remained. The panel extended his suspension for six months and warned that continued non-engagement could lead to striking off.
Charges
Mr Skierka's original case concerned his attempt to obtain the Class A controlled drugs psilocin and/or psilocybin by ordering magic mushrooms online in July 2021.
Findings
The reviewing panel received no new evidence of insight, health management, reflection or maintained professional knowledge. It found no material change, a real risk of repetition and continuing impairment on personal and public grounds. A further six-month suspension was proportionate and allowed a final opportunity to engage before possible striking off.
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