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The decision in GMC, Petitioner [2026] CSOH 75, provides a helpful reminder of the factors to be considered in extending an interim order – specifically where regulatory investigations proceed following discontinuation of criminal proceedings. The doctor had been charged with possession of indecent images (para 27). An interim order for conditions had been imposed in … Read more

The government has announced that it is taking steps to further protect the title ‘nurse’ as the currently protected title ‘registered nurse’ is ‘not enough to sufficiently safeguard the public’ -it states that ‘some people still use the title ‘nurse’ despite not being qualified’. The announcement states: ‘The effect of that reform would be to … Read more

“During the year, 13,465 concerns were assessed as part of the regulator’s triage process, the initial stage which determines if a concern meets the threshold for action. That was a 25% increase on 2024, when 10,769 concerns were triaged”. “In 2025, most cases (12,146 of the 13,465), were closed as they did not meet the … Read more

Whilst the judgment in Wylie and NMC was handed down in the High Court of Northern Ireland some weeks ago (12/6/26) it highlights the difficulties that a panel can find itself in when serious errors are made by the regulator. The charge had included allegations of dishonesty related to the financial abuse of residents [2] … Read more

The judgment in Davies v NMC (13/05/26) highlights the difficulties that a panel can find itself in, when it fails to direct its ‘evidentiary and fact-finding function’ correctly – and the potentially devastating impact that this can have on a registrant. The nurse appealed the decision on facts which had been made in November 2025. … Read more

The recent judgment of PSA v NMC and another [2026] EWHC 637 (Admin) provides a reminder of the approach that should be taken by a panel in respect of a half time submission. The FTP Panel had concluded there was ‘no impairment’ (14) having considered multiple allegations relating to sexual acts with a colleague without … Read more

The recent judgment of Ali v General Medical Council [2026] EWHC 444 (Admin) provides a reminder of how critical a positive assessment of insight can be in FTP proceedings as well as to the potential impact unfounded assertions of victimisation can have. The doctor was erased following an FTP finding in relation to (1) a … Read more

The recent judgment of PSA v NMC and Tchampet [2026] EWHC 141 (Admin) provides a reminder of the importance of characterising misconduct correctly. It also illustrates the substantial risk associated with the use of unchecked AI in the preparation of legal submissions (para 4)! The nurse at the centre of the PSA appeal, had been … Read more

The recent judgment of Green v NMC [2026] EWHC 69 provides a helpful reminder of the principles when considering an appeal on the facts and the care to be exercised when reliance is placed on hearsay evidence. The appellant had been suspended for 6 months, following a finding that he did not provided appropriate care … Read more

The GMC has just published its latest report on equality, diversity and inclusion stating: “Fairness is one of the defining challenges facing the medical workforce today. Deep-rooted inequalities continue to shape careers, distort opportunity and weaken the culture of healthcare.  These undermine the very differences that should enrich the profession and connect it to the … Read more