Health and Care Professions Council determination — other
HCPTS strikes Rose Thorn off by consent
The arts therapist agreed to removal following allegations of a romantic relationship and sexualised boundary breaches with a service user.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 18 March 2024 · Updated 23 September 2026
Erasure (struck off the register)
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What does “struck off the register” mean?
The regulator directed removal from the register in this decision. The decision explains when the direction takes effect and any appeal provisions. Check the official register for the practitioner's current registration status.
Concerning Rose Thorn, arts therapist (Health and Care Professions Council AS03417).
Decision date: 18 March 2024 · Hearing started 18 March 2024
In plain English
The HCPTS panel approved a consent order striking arts therapist Rose Thorn off the register after allegations that she entered a romantic relationship with a service user and committed sexualised boundary breaches. It also imposed an interim suspension for the appeal period because the allegations were serious and there was no evidence of remediation.
Charges
Ms Thorn entered a romantic relationship with a service user and later engaged in sexualised boundary breaches, including kissing the service user and touching her beneath her clothing.
Findings
The panel approved the parties' proposed disposal by consent and directed that Ms Thorn be struck off the register. It also imposed an interim suspension, finding a real risk of repetition and harm in the absence of remediation.
Source
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