Recent News & Articles
The behaviours most likely to put doctors before a tribunal
Newly published MPTS data for 2025–26 provides a detailed picture of the types of cases reaching substantive hearings and the factors that most commonly lead to findings of impairment, suspension or erasure.
GDC consultation signals a shift in early‑stage fitness to practise decision‑making — what dentists need to know
GDC launches consultation on new early‑stage fitness to practise guidance, shaping how concerns about dentists are assessed, escalated or closed.
High Court warns against prolonged interim orders in fitness to practise cases
The High Court has delivered an important reminder to healthcare regulators that interim orders are protective measures, not a substitute for progressing a fitness to practise investigation.
Fitness to practise data 2025: what UK doctors must learn from rising concerns and how early action protects careers
GMC data shows rising complaints and scrutiny, with only 3% of doctors facing action but a growing need for early, proactive engagement to reduce fitness to practise risk.
GDC case closed with no action after referral back to Case Examiners
A dental professional has been cleared to continue practising without restriction after the General Dental Council (GDC) Case Examiners closed a fitness to practise case with no action.
GMC investigation closed following legal representations
A healthcare professional, identified as KT, instructed Kings View Chambers after experiencing difficulties with a number of ongoing regulatory matters.
Suspension revoked at MPTS review hearing following six-month order
A doctor who had previously been suspended by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) has had the suspension revoked with immediate effect following a successful review hearing.
Client cleared of all fitness to practise allegations
Our client has been cleared of all probity and integrity allegations after an 18‑month investigation concluded with a full finding in his favour at the facts stage.
Understanding disproportionate fitness to practise referrals: why doctors must act early to protect their careers
Disproportionate fitness to practise referrals to the GMC continue to affect doctors from minority ethnic backgrounds and those who qualified outside the UK.