Health and Care Professions Council determination — review hearing
HCPTS panel strikes off Simon David Drew after controlled-drug convictions
An HCPTS review panel ordered paramedic Simon David Drew struck from the register after finding no evidence that he had remedied misconduct linked to controlled-drug convictions.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 23 January 2024 · Updated 23 September 2026
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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 Simon David Drew, paramedic (Health and Care Professions Council PA15614).
Decision date: 23 January 2024 · Hearing started 23 January 2024
In plain English
The HCPTS panel found that paramedic Simon David Drew remained impaired after convictions for stealing controlled drugs from his NHS employer and possessing controlled drugs. It found no evidence of remediation or further insight and said a risk of repetition remained. The panel ordered his name struck from the register when his existing suspension expired.
Charges
The original case concerned Simon David Drew's convictions for stealing controlled drugs from his NHS employer and possessing diamorphine, pethidine, ketamine, diazepam and tramadol. It also concerned a redacted health condition.
Findings
The review panel found that Mr Drew remained impaired on the personal and public components because there was no evidence of remediation or further insight and a risk of repetition remained. It found that further suspension would serve no useful purpose and ordered his name struck from the register when the existing suspension expired.
Source
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