Health and Care Professions Council determination — review hearing
HCPTS strikes Melanie E Hood off the register
The Health Committee ordered removal after a private review concerning the physiotherapist's health-related impairment.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 26 January 2023 · Updated 23 September 2026
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What does “struck off the register” mean?
The regulator directed removal from the register in this decision. The decision explains when the direction takes effect and any appeal provisions. Check the official register for the practitioner's current registration status.
Concerning Melanie E Hood, physiotherapist (Health and Care Professions Council PH48781).
Decision date: 26 January 2023 · Hearing started 26 January 2023
In plain English
The HCPTS Health Committee struck physiotherapist Melanie E Hood off the register following a private review of health-related impairment. She had not engaged with the substantive hearing or two previous reviews. The published decision is redacted to protect her private health information, and removal took effect when the existing suspension expired.
Charges
The allegation concerned whether Ms Hood's fitness to practise as a physiotherapist was impaired by reason of health. The hearing and evidence were private.
Findings
The Health Committee directed that Ms Hood be struck off when the existing suspension expired. The published decision is redacted because the review concerned private health matters.
Source
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