Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
Interim restrictions imposed — 18 months
The regulator’s term: interim order imposed
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 Stephanie Emma Blades, midwife (Nursing and Midwifery Council 20G1443E).
Decision date: 6 March 2026 · Hearing started 6 March 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee found that an interim suspension order should be imposed on Miss Blades for 18 months while the case progresses. The order will be reviewed within six months and every six months thereafter. A panel of the Fitness to Practise Committee has still to deal with the allegations against her. Miss Blades was not present at the hearing and was not represented.
Findings
The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee directed an interim suspension order for 18 months. Miss Blades was not present and was unrepresented. The order will be reviewed within six months and every six months thereafter. A panel of the Fitness to Practise Committee has still to deal with the allegations made against Miss Blades.
Source
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