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.
Kings View Chambers wins case against GPhC request for removal
A pharmacist facing serious regulatory action in the online pharmacy sector has avoided removal from the register.
Pharmacy business owner avoids GPhC fitness to practise hearing
A long‑running GPhC investigation into historic governance and management concerns has concluded with no referral to a fitness to practise hearing.
Overseas fitness to practise problems can follow you home
Fitness to practise concerns overseas can affect your UK registration. Learn how GMC v Grajn highlights disclosure duties and foreign sanctions.
The right of appeal in fitness to practise cases and why early legal engagement matters
Fitness to practise appeals explained: understand your rights, strict deadlines, and why early legal advice is crucial to avoid adverse findings and protect your career.
Key themes behind midwifery fitness to practise concerns
An overview of the NMC’s midwifery fitness to practise themes, helping midwives understand common risks, strengthen safe practice, and prevent avoidable concerns.
GMC consultation on updated personal beliefs guidance
A look at the GMC’s updated personal beliefs guidance and what this means for doctors and fitness to practise.
Does remediation matter in fitness to practise?
I look at the importance of remediation in fitness to practise, what remediation means and how it can impact on the outcome of an investigation or hearing.
GMC’s duty of care. Is legal representation the answer?
The position on the GMC’s duty of care is now unquestionably clear. We look at the value of legal representation to assist doctors with the stress and anxiety associated with investigations.
Does the GMC have a duty of care to doctors under investigation?
In Suresh & Ors v GMC, the Court examined the GMC’s duty of care and Human Rights Act obligations for doctors under investigation.
Credibility & Reliability of Witness’ evidence in Fitness to Practise Hearings
Tribunals assess witnesses’ credibility and reliability in resolving disputes or when evidence has a significant impact on outcomes.
Doctor able to practice unrestricted
My client, a doctor, able to practice unrestricted after a fitness to practise tribunal made a finding of no impairment.
Doctors taking part in Climate Protests – Fitness to Practise Considerations
Is the GMC’s stance justified and what should doctors know when they consider taking part in climate protests.
Nurse’s fitness to practise case concluded by agreed disposal
My client’s fitness to practise case before the NMC was closed by agreed disposal, thereby avoiding a fitness to practise hearing and further legal expense and preparation for a review.
NMC Fitness to Practise Insights – Are you at heightened risk?
The NMC’s insights identify factors that increase the risk of referrals and regulatory action for nurses and midwives, and explore ways to reduce the risk of sanctions.