The Support Team Go To Digital UK Ltd I love what I do each day – advising and supporting healthcare professionals subject to investigation by their regulator. Sometimes I’m instructed at the early stages of a case – and sometimes I am instructed later on… Every professional’s approach to receiving notification of a complaint will differ. Sometimes, the communications from a regulator can … Read more
We all enjoy a New Year blockbuster ! –and for those of us in professional regulatory law, this 2 January judgment comes fairly close! Nurrish v NMC highlights some of the pitfalls that can arise (and how some could be avoided) when considering whether a registrant has been dishonest in their evidence. At the initial hearing … Read more
I love what I do each day – providing assistance to professionals (in the main healthcare professionals), subject to investigations by their regulator. All of the work is provided on a fixed fee basis. It is hugely satisfying work –providing advice and assistance right across the regulatory spectrum – including those from my former profession, … Read more
The recent decision in NMC v Richmond [2025] EWHC 1828, provides a helpful reminder of the factors to be considered when extending an interim order (see para 9). The NMC applied for a 12-month extension to an interim order imposed in a case where a midwife had allegedly made ‘discriminatory remarks’ in relation to religion, … Read more
The Leng Review into the PA and AA professions yesterday (16 July) published its report and made 18 separate recommendations. “The principal aim of the review was to determine whether the roles of PA and AA were safe and effective as members of an MDT. Secondary questions [included] what modifications might be required to improve … Read more
n the recent case of Haddon v UKCP, the claimant challenged the decision to remove him from the register. The claimant had engaged in a sexual relationship with Client A, 10 days after their final session (para 14). The claimant broadly accepted that his conduct was sexually motivated but denied several allegations including that the … Read more
– to assist in finding legal solutions to ongoing problems… – to advise on how best to navigate the legal process… – enabling the client to put their best foot forward in difficult circumstances. – listening, problem-solving skills and empathy are key during what are likely to be hugely stressful times in a client’s life … Read more
The judgment in HCPC v Eves [2025] EWHC 1050 (Admin), provides a helpful reminder as to the level of scrutiny and supervision which may be afforded by the court when considering an application to extend an interim order – particularly in a case involving lengthy delay. Within the case, concerns had been raised in relation … Read more
The GMC has published (30 April) details of courses which have been given formal approval to teach physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs). It has also provided details of the number of PA’s and AA’s that have been granted registration since December 2024 stating: “Since the regulation of existing PAs and AAs began in … Read more
I’m frequently asked, “how straight forward is it to instruct a barrister or get a fee quote”? “So Easy” would be my first thought… But that doesn’t quite capture just how readily accessible advice can be…it can perhaps best illustrated by way of an enquiry I received at the end of this week: Thursday 6.32pm … Read more