Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — review hearing
NMC replaces Michael David Brillo's interim suspension with practice conditions
The review replaced suspension with conditions restricting employment and requiring supervision of specified tasks. The case-to-answer decision remained outstanding.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 16 September 2026 · Updated 22 September 2026
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Concerning Michael David Brillo, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 23A0427O).
Decision date: 16 September 2026 · Hearing started 16 September 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee replaced Michael David Brillo's interim suspension with interim practice conditions on 16 September 2026. Work is restricted to Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with no nurse-in-charge or sole-nurse shifts. Specified procedures and patient-identity checks require direct supervision, with the latter restriction subject to competency assessment. The conditions also require meetings and reports. Case Examiners had not yet decided whether there was a case to answer.
Findings
The panel replaced the interim suspension order with interim conditions of practice. Practice is restricted to Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Conditions prohibit nurse-in-charge or sole-nurse shifts and require direct supervision for procedures involving removal of patient clothing. Patient-identity checks also require direct supervision until competence is assessed. Fortnightly meetings and reports are required. The case-to-answer decision is outstanding.
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