Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
NMC confirms midwife Rebecca Burns's interim suspension
The Investigating Committee continued the existing interim order and set out the review arrangements. The published decision does not describe the underlying allegations.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 18 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 Rebecca Burns, midwife (Nursing and Midwifery Council 17I0349E).
Decision date: 18 September 2026 · Hearing started 18 September 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee confirmed midwife Rebecca Burns's existing interim suspension on 18 September 2026. The published decision does not describe the underlying allegations or record substantive findings about them. The order was due for review within six months and every six months thereafter unless the case concluded or circumstances changed. A hearing could be arranged following a request for an early review.
Findings
The panel confirmed the current interim suspension order. Further reviews are due within six months and every six months thereafter unless the case concludes or circumstances change. The published decision contains no substantive findings about the underlying case.
Source
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