Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
NMC confirms Michael Battenbough's interim conditions over workplace concerns
An NMC panel confirmed Michael Battenbough's existing interim conditions, restricting his practice and requiring oversight of professional boundaries and communication.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 1 April 2026 · Updated 23 September 2026
Interim order confirmed (existing interim order confirmed)
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What does “existing interim order confirmed” mean?
The regulator confirmed an existing interim order at this review. Confirmation does not itself establish a new order period or a final finding on the allegations. Read the decision and check the official register for current restrictions.
Concerning Michael Battenbough, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 09H0121W).
Decision date: 1 April 2026 · Hearing started 1 April 2026
In plain English
The NMC found that Michael Battenbough's existing interim conditions of practice order should be confirmed while the allegations remained unresolved. The conditions restricted his nursing work to Swansea Bay University Health Board and required regular meetings and reports about his professional boundaries and communication with colleagues. The order must be reviewed within six months unless the case concludes first.
Findings
The panel confirmed the existing interim conditions of practice order. The conditions restricted Michael Battenbough's nursing practice to Swansea Bay University Health Board and required supervision and reporting concerning professional boundaries and communication. A Fitness to Practise Committee panel had yet to deal with the allegations.
Source
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