Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
NMC panel replaces nurse Natasha Kassell's interim conditions order with interim suspension
The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Investigating Committee has replaced an interim conditions of practice order on children's nurse Natasha Kassell with an interim suspension order while its case examiners consider whether there is a case to answer.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 12 June 2026 · Updated 8 July 2026
Interim order imposed (interim restrictions imposed)
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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 Natasha Kassell, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 14L1189E).
Decision date: 12 June 2026 · Hearing started 12 June 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided to replace the interim conditions of practice order on Natasha Kassell, a children's nurse, with an interim suspension order at a review hearing on 12 June 2026. The NMC's case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer over the allegations. The order will be reviewed again, and the NMC will invite a panel to confirm it if the High Court extends the order in July 2026.
Findings
At an Investigating Committee interim order review hearing, the panel replaced the existing interim conditions of practice order (imposed for 18 months) with an interim suspension order. The NMC's case examiners are yet to decide whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations. The order is due to be reviewed again, and the High Court may be asked to extend it in July 2026.
Source
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