by Webmaster | May 18, 2026 | Case News, Fitness to Practise
A social worker, V, has had their suspension order revoked with immediate effect following a successful review hearing before Social Work England (SWE). The decision concludes a challenging fitness to practise process that began with allegations of lack of probity in...
by Webmaster | Apr 21, 2026 | Doctors Law, Nursing Law
Fitness to practise proceedings are among the most consequential processes a health or care professional can face. Decisions made by regulators such as the General Medical Council or the Nursing and Midwifery Council can determine not only a practitioner’s ability to...
by Webmaster | Apr 7, 2026 | Case News, Fitness to Practise
A pharmacist has avoided a lengthy suspension despite receiving his third conviction for driving with excess alcohol, after the General Pharmaceutical Council opted for a two‑month suspension rather than the far harsher outcome that had initially appeared likely. The...
by Webmaster | Mar 25, 2026 | Nursing Law
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has launched a new Midwifery Fitness to Practise Dashboard, offering the clearest picture yet of the recurring issues that arise when midwifery care goes wrong. The interactive tool brings together regulatory data from across...
by Webmaster | Mar 9, 2026 | Doctors Law, Nursing Law
The Court of Appeal’s judgment in General Medical Council v Gilbert & Anor [2026] EWCA Civ 53 provides important clarification for doctors on how the GMC’s Sanctions Guidance should be applied in fitness to practise proceedings, particularly where allegations...
