Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service determination — review hearing
MPTS indefinitely suspends Dr Lina Simaviciute over assessment non-compliance
The tribunal found continued failure to undergo a performance assessment and no evidenced good reason for it. It made no finding of impairment and directed indefinite suspension following more than two years of suspension.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 16 September 2026 · Updated 22 September 2026
Indefinite suspension (suspended indefinitely)
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Concerning Lina Simaviciute, doctor (General Medical Council 7797040).
Decision date: 16 September 2026 · Hearing started 15 September 2026 and ended 16 September 2026
In plain English
The MPTS tribunal found that Dr Lina Simaviciute had continued not to comply with a required performance assessment and directed indefinite suspension on 16 September 2026. It expressly made no finding of impairment. The tribunal considered her limited engagement and repeated opportunities to comply over more than two years. She may apply for a review after two years from the indefinite suspension taking effect.
Charges
This was a review of Dr Simaviciute's continuing failure to comply with a GMC direction to undergo a performance assessment. Earlier concerns about clinical practice prompted the assessment; this hearing did not determine those underlying concerns.
Findings
The tribunal found continued non-compliance and no evidenced good reason for it. It expressly made no finding of impairment. Having considered limited engagement, repeated opportunities to comply and more than two years of suspension, it directed indefinite suspension. Dr Simaviciute may apply for a review after two years from the order taking effect. The existing suspension remains during the appeal period.
Source
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