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 Sibongile Nyathi, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 10I3161E).
Decision date: 2 March 2026 · Hearing started 2 March 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee found that an interim suspension order should be imposed on registered mental health nurse Sibongile Nyathi for a period of 18 months. The interim order will be reviewed within six months and every six months after that, while the fitness to practise process continues. The substantive allegations against her have not yet been adjudicated.
Charges
A panel of the Fitness to Practise Committee has still to deal with the allegations made against Mrs Nyathi. The substantive allegations were not adjudicated at this hearing.
Findings
The Investigating Committee panel directed an interim suspension order for a period of 18 months. The panel will review the interim suspension order at a review meeting within the next six months and every six months thereafter, unless the case has been concluded or there has been a material change of circumstances.
Source
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