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 Jerry Chirayil Varughese, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 04D0340O).
Decision date: 8 April 2026 · Hearing started 8 April 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim 18-month suspension order on Jerry Varughese, a registered nurse with both Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing qualifications, on 8 April 2026. The committee decided this was needed while the NMC investigates allegations against him. The Case Examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer. The published reasons document does not include the substantive allegations.
Charges
The substantive allegations had not been determined at the time of this interim hearing — the NMC Case Examiners had not yet decided whether there is a case to answer. The published reasons document does not include the substantive allegations.
Findings
The Investigating Committee made no findings on the substantive allegations as the NMC Case Examiners had not yet decided whether there is a case to answer. The committee determined that an interim suspension order for 18 months was necessary while the investigation continues.
Source
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