Health and Care Professions Council determination — substantive hearing
Occupational therapist given 12-month suspension after private hearing
Simon G Clarke's published decision records a 12-month suspension and a separate interim order. The substantive health-related reasons remain private.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 13 July 2026 · Updated 22 September 2026
Suspension (suspended from practice) — 1 year
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The regulator imposed a fixed-term suspension in this decision. Its start date, appeal provisions and any later review affect whether it is currently in force. Check the official register for the practitioner's current status.
Concerning Simon G Clarke, occupational therapist (Health and Care Professions Council OT72827).
Decision date: 13 July 2026 · Hearing started 13 July 2026
In plain English
Occupational therapist Simon G Clarke was given a 12-month suspension following a private HCPC Health Committee hearing. The panel published a decision which records the order but does not disclose the substantive findings or health details. The suspension takes effect after the appeal period, or after an appeal is resolved. A separate interim suspension covers that period.
Charges
A health-related fitness to practise allegation, with the condition redacted from the public decision.
Findings
The Health Committee conducted the hearing in private to protect health information. The published decision does not disclose its substantive findings or reasons. The formal order suspends registration for 12 months from its operative date, after the appeal period or disposal of an appeal. A separate interim suspension covers the appeal period, for a maximum of 18 months.
Source
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