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 Phillip Benson, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 12A2076E).
Decision date: 26 February 2026 · Hearing started 26 February 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim suspension order on Phillip Benson for 18 months. The determination says case examiners had not yet decided whether there was a case to answer, and the order must be reviewed within six months unless the case concludes or circumstances change.
Charges
The NMC document states that Case Examiners were yet to decide whether there was a case to answer in relation to the allegations made against Phillip Benson.
Findings
The Investigating Committee panel made an interim suspension order for 18 months. The determination states that the order must be reviewed within six months and every six months thereafter unless the case has concluded or circumstances have materially changed.
Source
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