MidwifeNursing and Midwifery Council 19B1440E
Catherine Downie
Catherine Downie, midwife (Nursing and Midwifery Council 19B1440E). Most recent decision: Interim order imposed (interim restrictions imposed) on 15 July 2026 by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Current status
Most recent outcome: Interim order imposed (interim restrictions imposed) for 18 months, decided 15 July 2026 by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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.
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Decisions and hearings
Nursing and Midwifery Councilinterim orders hearing
Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)· 18 months
The NMC's Investigating Committee imposed an 18-month interim suspension order on Catherine Downie, a registered midwife, preventing her from practising while the case is investigated. Ms Downie was present and represented at the hearing. The NMC's case examiners have yet to decide whether there is a case to answer in relation to the allegations against her.
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