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Health and Care Professions Council determination — voluntary removal

HCPTS approves Christopher D Bridger-Hurford removal

The radiographer left the register by agreement following an assault conviction and a linked private health matter.

MedicWatch editorial · Published 3 October 2022 · Updated 23 September 2026

Voluntary erasure accepted (voluntary removal from the register)

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What does “voluntary removal from the register” mean?

The practitioner asked to be removed from the register and the regulator accepted the request. This may happen during or after a fitness-to-practise case.

Concerning Christopher D Bridger-Hurford, radiographer (Health and Care Professions Council RA30132).

Decision date: 3 October 2022 · Hearing started 3 October 2022

In plain English

The HCPTS panel approved radiographer Christopher D Bridger-Hurford's immediate voluntary removal from the register following an assault conviction and a linked private health matter. He had retired and did not intend to return to practice. The panel found removal proportionate and sufficient to protect the public and confidence in the profession.

Charges

Mr Bridger-Hurford was convicted of assault by beating after an altercation with another driver. A linked health allegation was redacted.

Findings

The panel approved immediate voluntary removal. Mr Bridger-Hurford admitted the substance of the allegations, had retired and did not intend to practise again. It found removal on terms equivalent to striking off proportionate, protective of the public and consistent with the wider public interest.

Source

All facts on this page are drawn from the publicly published Health and Care Professions Council determination linked below. MedicWatch does not editorialise the regulator’s findings.

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