Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
NMC panel places interim conditions on learning disabilities nurse Malachy Gregory for 18 months
The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Investigating Committee has imposed an 18-month interim conditions of practice order on Ballymena nurse Malachy Michael Gregory, requiring supervision at work while case examiners consider whether there is a case to answer.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 7 May 2026 · Updated 10 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 Malachy Michael Gregory, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 86Y0868E).
Decision date: 7 May 2026 · Hearing started 7 May 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim conditions of practice order on nurse Malachy Michael Gregory for 18 months at a new interim order hearing on 7 May 2026. The conditions require him to work for one substantive employer, be directly supervised until assessed as competent, and meet his line manager fortnightly to discuss record keeping, prioritising work, communication and assessments. The NMC's case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer.
Findings
At a new interim order hearing, the panel decided to make an interim conditions of practice order for a period of 18 months. The conditions include working for one substantive employer, direct supervision until assessed as competent, fortnightly meetings with a line manager covering record keeping, prioritising work/time management, communication and assessments, and keeping the NMC informed of employment and study. The order must be reviewed within six months. The NMC Case Examiners are yet to decide whether there is a case to answer.
Source
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