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 Patience Ehizode, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 06Y0061E).
Decision date: 17 April 2026 · Hearing started 17 April 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee found that an interim suspension order should be made against nurse and midwife Patience Ehizode for a period of 18 months. The hearing took place on 17 April 2026 and she was present and represented by counsel instructed by the Royal College of Nursing. The interim order will be reviewed within the next six months and every six months thereafter. The case examiners' decision on whether there is a case to answer is awaited.
Charges
The document does not set out adjudicated charges. The hearing was a New Interim Order Hearing of the Investigating Committee.
Findings
The Investigating Committee panel imposed an interim suspension order for a period of 18 months. The interim suspension order will be reviewed at a review meeting within the next six months and every six months thereafter. The registrant was present and represented by counsel instructed by the Royal College of Nursing. The registrant is dual-registered as Registered Nurse - Adult (2006), Registered Midwife (2012) and Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visitor (2015).
Source
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