Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service determination — substantive hearing
No impairment found
What does “no impairment found” mean?
The regulator considered the case and found that the practitioner's fitness to practise was not currently impaired. No restrictions are imposed.
Concerning Dr Brendon Hayes, doctor (General Medical Council 4625506).
Decision date: 25 November 2025 · Hearing started 24 February 2025 and ended 25 November 2025
In plain English
The MPTS tribunal found that Dr Hayes had discussed confidential patient information with a colleague in front of others, and had authorised a power cut that affected a pharmacy fridge storing medication. The tribunal concluded that these actions did not amount to serious misconduct. As a result, the tribunal did not find that Dr Hayes's fitness to practise was impaired, and no warning was issued. The hearing took place over two separate periods in February to March 2025 and November 2025.
Charges
Dr Hayes faced allegations that he discussed confidential patient information with a colleague (Ms A) in front of other staff members, and that he authorised a power cut to a clinical area that affected a pharmacy fridge storing temperature-sensitive medication.
Findings
The Tribunal found proved that Dr Hayes disclosed confidential patient information to Ms A in the presence of others, and that he authorised a power cut affecting pharmacy refrigeration. The Tribunal found these matters did not amount to serious misconduct and therefore did not make a finding of impairment. No warning was issued.
Mitigating and aggravating factors
Mitigating factors
Dr Hayes demonstrated full insight into his behaviour and the aspects requiring improvement. He had taken remedial steps and the Tribunal was satisfied a warning was not required.
Source
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