Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
NMC panel imposes 18-month interim suspension on nurse Diana Silvanos pending investigation
The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Investigating Committee has imposed an 18-month interim suspension order on adult nurse Diana Silvanos, with case examiners yet to decide whether there is a case to answer over the allegations against her.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 30 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 Diana Silvanos, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 04F0019O).
Decision date: 30 June 2026 · Hearing started 30 June 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim suspension order on Diana Silvanos, a registered adult nurse, for 18 months at a hearing on 30 June 2026. The order will be reviewed within six months and every six months after that. The NMC's Case Examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations made against her.
Findings
At a New Interim Order Hearing on 30 June 2026, the Investigating Committee panel decided to make an interim suspension order for a period of 18 months. The order will be reviewed within six months and every six months thereafter unless the case concludes or circumstances materially change. The NMC's Case Examiners are yet to decide whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations.
Source
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