Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
NMC panel imposes 18-month interim suspension on Newcastle nurse Hajira Hanief
The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Investigating Committee has imposed an 18-month interim suspension order on adult nurse Hajira Hanief while its case examiners decide whether there is a case to answer over allegations against her.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 22 June 2026 · Updated 9 July 2026
Interim order imposed (interim restrictions imposed) — 18 months
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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 Hajira Hanief, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 21D1004E).
Decision date: 22 June 2026 · Hearing started 22 June 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim suspension order of 18 months on Hajira Hanief, an adult nurse working in the Newcastle area, at a new interim order hearing on 22 June 2026. The NMC's case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations against her. The order will be reviewed within six months and every six months thereafter.
Findings
The Investigating Committee panel directed an interim suspension order for a period of 18 months at a new interim order hearing. The NMC Case Examiners are yet to decide whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations; no charges have been adjudicated. The order will be reviewed at a review meeting within the next six months and every six months thereafter.
Source
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