by Webmaster | Sep 8, 2025 | Doctors Law, Fitness to Practise
The High Court upheld the GMC’s fitness to practise standards for Physician and Anaesthesia Associates, finding its framework rational, despite challenges over scope limits. Anaesthetists United Ltd, joined by the family of Emily Chesterton, brought a judicial review...
by Webmaster | Aug 27, 2025 | Case News, Doctors Law, Fitness to Practise
A doctor has received a formal warning following a fitness to practise investigation, avoiding more serious regulatory action after a drink driving incident. Following expert legal advice, Amar undertook all recommended assessments and completed appropriate remedial...
by Webmaster | Aug 10, 2025 | Fitness to Practise, Nursing Law
A recently qualified nurse has successfully secured registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) following expert legal advice and representation from Kings View Chambers. Initially refused registration due to concerns surrounding dishonesty, the nurse...
by Webmaster | Jul 30, 2025 | Doctors Law, Fitness to Practise, Nursing Law
Fitness to practise investigations play a critical role in ensuring that healthcare professionals in the UK meet the standards required to deliver safe and effective care. However, when these investigations extend over many months or even years, they can inflict...
by Webmaster | Jul 14, 2025 | Fitness to Practise, Nursing Law
Accepted outcomes will become a new, paper-based route for resolving fitness to practise concerns without a full panel hearing in what the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) describes as “fundamental changes to how regulators...
by Webmaster | Jun 17, 2025 | Fitness to Practise
HCPC’s Sanctions Policy Overhaul: What It Means for Health and Care Professionals The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is introducing significant revisions to its Sanctions Policy, marking a pivotal shift in how fitness to practise (FTP) cases are evaluated....
