HCPC determination — interim orders hearing
Interim restrictions imposed
The regulator’s term: interim order imposed
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 Maria L Giordani, physiotherapist (HCPC PH120678).
Decision date: 25 February 2026 · Hearing started 25 February 2026
In plain English
The HCPTS panel decided that Maria L Giordani should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order application. The panel imposed interim conditions of practice. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
Charges
The HCPTS public page does not set out allegation detail for this decision.
Findings
The HCPTS page records an interim order application for Maria L Giordani by the Investigating Committee. The panel imposed interim conditions of practice. The order section states: takes effect (“the Operative Date”), you Maria Giordani, must comply with the following conditions of practice: 1. Except in life threatening emergencies, you must not be involved in the direct provision of services to female service users without a chaperone....
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