Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — review hearing
NMC confirms Daniel John Purnell's interim practice conditions
The NMC confirmed conditions limiting nursing work to two named employers and non-patient-facing training roles. The decision makes no final findings about the underlying allegations.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 10 September 2026 · Updated 22 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 Daniel John Purnell, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 95J1944E).
Decision date: 10 September 2026 · Hearing started 10 September 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee confirmed Daniel John Purnell's interim conditions of practice. The conditions restrict his nursing work to two named employers and to resuscitation and training roles with adult learners, with no patient-facing work or freelance work requiring an NMC PIN. The published decision does not disclose the underlying allegations or make final findings. The existing order remains subject to further review.
Findings
The NMC Investigating Committee confirmed the existing interim conditions of practice. The conditions restrict nursing work to Back to Life Ltd and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, prohibit patient-facing roles and limit work to resuscitation and training roles with adult learners. Freelance work requiring an NMC PIN is prohibited. Reporting and disclosure requirements continue. The document does not disclose the underlying allegations or make final findings, and no fresh duration was imposed.
Source
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