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 Robin Lear, operating department practitioner (HCPC ODP11703).
Decision date: 5 March 2026 · Hearing started 5 March 2026
In plain English
The HCPTS panel decided that Robin Lear should be subject to the published outcome from an interim order review. 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 review for Robin Lear by the Investigating Committee. The panel imposed interim conditions of practice. The order section states: : A. any organisation or person employing or contracting with you to undertake professional work as an Operating Department Practitioner; B. any agency you are registered with or apply to be registered with (at the time of application); and C. any prospective....
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