Health and Care Professions Council determination — substantive hearing
HCPTS imposes 12-month suspension on Moira Hume following private health hearing
The HCPTS public decision records a 12-month suspension on health grounds. Separate conviction allegations were discontinued, and the detailed health findings remain private.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 18 August 2026 · Updated 22 September 2026
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Concerning Moira Hume, occupational therapist (Health and Care Professions Council OT28029).
Decision date: 18 August 2026 · Hearing started 17 August 2026 and ended 18 August 2026
In plain English
The HCPTS panel suspended occupational therapist Moira Hume for 12 months following a private health hearing. The public decision records impairment on health grounds but does not disclose the detailed health findings. Two separate conviction allegations were discontinued because the health decision and suspension sufficiently addressed public protection. An interim suspension covers the appeal process before the substantive order takes effect.
Charges
The proceedings involved health concerns and two drink-driving conviction allegations. The health matters were considered in private. The conviction particulars were subsequently discontinued by the panel reconstituted as a Conduct and Competence Committee.
Findings
The published decision records impairment on health grounds and a 12-month suspension. The detailed health findings are private and are not set out in the public version. The conviction allegations were discontinued because the health finding and sanction adequately addressed public protection and the wider public interest. A separate interim suspension of up to 18 months covers the appeal period or any appeal.
Source
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