NurseNursing and Midwifery Council 95J1944E
Daniel John Purnell
Daniel John Purnell, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 95J1944E). Most recent decision: Interim restrictions imposed (the regulator’s term: interim order imposed) on 9 April 2026 by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Current status
Most recent outcome: Interim restrictions imposed (the regulator’s term: interim order imposed) for 18 months, decided 9 April 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 restrictions imposed· 18 months
The NMC's Investigating Committee found that an interim conditions of practice order was needed for Daniel John Purnell, a registered nurse, while the regulator decides whether there is a case to answer about allegations made against him. The committee directed an 18-month order limiting his work to two named employers, restricting him to a non-patient-facing resuscitation training role with adults, and banning freelance nursing work. The order will be reviewed within six months. No findings have yet been made about the underlying allegations.
Practitioner details
- Specialty
- Adult nursing
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