Health and Care Professions Council determination — substantive hearing
HCPTS orders 12-month suspension for Laura Fulton after private hearing
The HCPTS public decision records a 12-month suspension and a separate interim order for the appeal period. The substantive health-linked findings were considered privately.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 27 May 2026 · Updated 23 September 2026
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Concerning Laura Fulton, radiographer (Health and Care Professions Council RA084442).
Decision date: 27 May 2026 · Hearing started 20 May 2026 and ended 27 May 2026
In plain English
The HCPTS panel ordered a 12-month suspension of Laura Fulton's registration following a private hearing. The public decision does not publish the substantive health-linked findings and reasons. It records that the separate health allegation was discontinued because it could not lead to a greater sanction. A separate interim suspension covers the appeal period and any appeal for up to 18 months.
Findings
The public version records a 12-month suspension following a private hearing. The substantive health-linked content and reasons were heard privately and are not set out in the public decision. The separately referred health allegation was discontinued because it could not produce a greater sanction. The panel also imposed an 18-month interim suspension to cover the appeal period and any appeal.
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