by Webmaster | Jun 29, 2026 | Doctors Law
A clear and persistent pattern has been well documented across the UK’s regulatory landscape: doctors from minority ethnic backgrounds and those who obtained their primary medical qualification (PMQ) outside the UK face disproportionately higher rates of employer‑led...
by Webmaster | Jun 2, 2026 | Doctors Law, Nursing Law
Healthcare professionals who practise overseas should be aware that regulatory problems abroad do not necessarily stay abroad. The recent High Court decision in General Medical Council v Grajn [2026] EWHC 1157 (Admin) is a stark reminder that overseas disciplinary...
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...
