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 Melbin Thankachan, radiographer (HCPC RA085328).
Decision date: 14 January 2026 · Hearing started 14 January 2026
In plain English
The HCPTS panel decided that Melbin Thankachan should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order review. The panel confirmed or continued an interim suspension. 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 review for Melbin Thankachan by the Conduct and Competence Committee. The panel confirmed or continued an interim suspension. The order section states: imposed on 9 August 2023 is confirmed..
Source
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