Recent News & Articles
General Dental Council’s interpretation of “immediate suspension” wrong and unfair – Aga v General Dental Council
Mr Justice Ritchie ruled that the GDC’s interpretation of when an immediate suspension “takes effect” is wrong and, in this case, unfair to the Appellant.
Fitness to Practise in Review – 2023
As we approach the end of the year, we undertake our annual review of fitness to practise in the UK.
MPTS Rules & Case Management Directions – Advice for doctors
Doctors who do not comply with MPTS Rules and case management directions risk increased adverse outcomes and costs awarded against them.
Dentist’s Registration Successfully Restored
Our client’s registration with the General Dental Council fully restored in a case also pointing to the importance of full remediation.
Radiographer cleared of all wrong doing
Our client, a Radiographer, has been cleared by a HCPC tribunal of all wrong doing in a scathing judgement of the Trust and witnesses involved.
Better outcomes for doctors facing GMC investigations
Understanding the GMC’s fitness to practise investigation process is key to meaningful engagement which, in turn, is key to better outcomes for doctors.
Social Worker able to return to unrestricted practise
Our client, a social worker, is free to return to unrestricted practise after SWE revoked our client’s Suspension Order.
Doctor Avoids GMC Erasure
The doctor approached us very close to the original FtP listing in a matter which was, at that stage, almost inevitably going to lead to erasure by the MPTS.
What difference does legal representation make in fitness to practise proceedings?
What difference does legal representation really make in fitness to practise proceedings?