by kvcadmin | Aug 20, 2024 | GDC News, GMC News, GPhC News, HPCP News, NMC News, Social Work England News
Sexual Misconduct & Fitness to Practise A recent publication by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) highlights a rise in final decisions involving sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour. This type of behaviour is seen as particularly serious by...
by kvcadmin | Jul 9, 2024 | GDC News, GMC News, GPhC News, HPCP News, NMC News
“Wait and See” – Is it the right fitness to practise defence strategy? When faced with a fitness to practise investigation, should health care professionals “wait and see” or does constructive engagement make a difference to the outcome of a fitness to practise...
by kvcadmin | Jun 4, 2024 | NMC News
What you can Expect from an NMC Fitness to Practise Inspection A brief overview of the NMC’s fitness to practise investigation process and what nurses can expect if they are subject to a fitness to practise investigation. A brief overview of the NMC’s fitness to...
by kvcadmin | Apr 2, 2024 | NMC News
Early Admissions in NMC Investigations If a concern is deemed serious & credible, the NMC will open an investigation, including consideration of early admissions. However, careful consideration should be given to early admissions. If a concern is deemed serious...
by kvcadmin | Feb 3, 2024 | GDC News, GMC News, GPhC News, HPCP News, NMC News, Social Work England News
Restoration Applications – what you need to know Healthcare professionals who have been erased due to a fitness to practise issue can apply for restoration, but the process is complex and detailed supporting evidence will be required. In this article, we will look at...
by kvcadmin | Jan 7, 2024 | GDC News, GMC Case, GPhC News, HPCP News, NMC News, Social Work England News
Insight, Remediation and Sanctions The High Court recently re-affirmed that guidance must not be “slavishly” followed and that regulatory decisions must be made based on the individual merits of the case and taking into account all the relevant matters. Key points...
