Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
NMC panel imposes 18-month interim suspension on nurse Tracy McDonald
The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Investigating Committee has suspended nurse Tracy McDonald on an interim basis for 18 months while case examiners decide whether there is a case to answer over allegations against her.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 23 June 2026 · Updated 9 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 Tracy McDonald, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 88I0055S).
Decision date: 23 June 2026 · Hearing started 23 June 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an interim suspension order on nurse Tracy McDonald for 18 months at a hearing on 23 June 2026. The order suspends her from practice while the NMC's case examiners decide whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations against her. The order will be reviewed within six months and every six months thereafter.
Findings
At a New Interim Order Hearing, the Investigating Committee panel decided to make an interim suspension order for 18 months. The order will be reviewed at a review meeting within the next six months and every six months thereafter; a reviewing panel may revoke the order, confirm it, or replace it with an interim conditions of practice order. The NMC Case Examiners are yet to decide whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations.
Source
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