Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
NMC imposes 18-month interim suspension on nurse Nurwafaa Bathawab during investigation
The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Investigating Committee has imposed an 18-month interim suspension order on children's nurse Nurwafaa Bathawab, a precautionary measure taken while its case examiners decide whether there is a case to answer.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 3 June 2026 · Updated 8 July 2026
Interim order imposed (interim restrictions imposed) — 18 months
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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 Nurwafaa Bathawab, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 10I0686S).
Decision date: 3 June 2026 · Hearing started 3 June 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim suspension order on Ms Bathawab for 18 months. The order is a precaution that suspends her registration while the NMC investigates; the Case Examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer, and no findings have been made against her. A panel will review the interim order within six months.
Charges
This document records an interim suspension order and does not set out the allegations. The NMC Case Examiners are yet to decide whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations made against Ms Bathawab.
Findings
The panel decided to make an interim suspension order for a period of 18 months. Unless the case has already been concluded or there has been a material change of circumstances, a panel will review the interim suspension order within the next six months and every six months thereafter. The NMC Case Examiners are yet to decide whether there is a case to answer.
Source
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