Health and Care Professions Council determination — review hearing
HCPTS panel extends Matthew Lee Taylor's suspension after notice shortfall
An HCPTS panel extended paramedic Matthew Lee Taylor's suspension by two months after finding that the notice period was too short for a fair full review.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 29 April 2024 · Updated 23 September 2026
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Concerning Matthew Lee Taylor, paramedic (Health and Care Professions Council PA35604).
Decision date: 29 April 2024 · Hearing started 29 April 2024
In plain English
The HCPTS panel decided that Matthew Lee Taylor's suspension should be extended for two months because he had not received the 28 days' notice required for a full review. It said the shorter notice created potential unfairness, while the existing order was due to expire. The extension allows a properly notified panel to review the order before 2 July 2024.
Charges
The allegation concerned Matthew Lee Taylor's clinical assessment, reasoning, records, medicine supply and referrals for five service users in 2019 and 2020, together with alleged unprofessional comments during one consultation. The substantive panel proved specified medicine, communication, record and referral particulars and found misconduct, imposing a nine-month suspension.
Findings
The review panel did not conduct a full review because the notice for the rescheduled hearing was served only 12 days beforehand, rather than the 28 days required by the rules. Balancing fairness with public protection before the existing order's expiry, it extended the suspension for two months so that a properly notified review could take place.
Source
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