Health and Care Professions Council determination — review hearing
HCPTS extends Andrew P Friend's suspension for 12 months
The Health Committee continued the paramedic's suspension after a private review hearing concerning health matters.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 12 March 2024 · Updated 23 September 2026
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Concerning Andrew P Friend, paramedic (Health and Care Professions Council PA02132).
Decision date: 12 March 2024 · Hearing started 12 March 2024
In plain English
The HCPTS Health Committee extended paramedic Andrew P Friend's suspension for a further 12 months. The review concerned private health matters, so the hearing was held entirely in private and the published decision does not disclose the underlying evidence. The extended order was due to take effect on 11 April 2024.
Charges
The allegation concerned whether Mr Friend's fitness to practise was impaired by reason of a health condition. The condition was redacted and the hearing was conducted in private.
Findings
The Health Committee extended the existing suspension order for a further 12 months. The published determination contains no details of the private health evidence or reasoning.
Source
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