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Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing

Interim restrictions imposed — 18 months

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 Victoria Ann Cook, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 15F2303E).

Decision date: 12 February 2026 · Hearing started 12 February 2026

In plain English

The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an 18-month interim suspension order on Victoria Ann Cook while case examiners had yet to decide whether there was a case to answer. The order must be reviewed within six months unless the case has concluded or there has been a material change of circumstances.

Charges

The NMC document states that Case Examiners were yet to decide whether there was a case to answer in relation to the allegation made against Victoria Ann Cook.

Findings

The Investigating Committee panel made an interim suspension order for 18 months. The document states that the case had not yet reached the case examiner decision stage and that the interim order would be reviewed within six months unless the case had concluded or circumstances had materially changed.

Source

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Victoria Ann Cook — Interim restrictions imposed · 12 February 2026 | MedicWatch