Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing
NMC panel replaces nurse Clare Ross-Read's interim conditions with suspension
The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Investigating Committee has replaced an interim conditions of practice order on nurse Clare Louise Ross-Read with an interim suspension order, while case examiners consider whether there is a case to answer over the allegations against her.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 24 June 2026 · Updated 9 July 2026
Interim order imposed (interim restrictions imposed)
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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 Clare Louise Ross-Read, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 13E2549E).
Decision date: 24 June 2026 · Hearing started 24 June 2026
In plain English
The NMC's Investigating Committee decided at an interim order review hearing on 24 June 2026 to replace nurse Clare Louise Ross-Read's interim conditions of practice order with an interim suspension order. She was not present or represented at the hearing. The NMC's case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations against her, and the order will be reviewed within six months.
Findings
At an Interim Order Review Hearing, the Investigating Committee panel decided to replace the existing interim conditions of practice order (originally made for 18 months) with an interim suspension order. She was not present and not represented. The interim suspension order will be reviewed at an administrative meeting within the next six months unless there is a material change of circumstances, and she is entitled to have it reviewed at a hearing. 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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