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Case Studies
These case studies feature some of our nurse and midwife members who we have helped during their FtP process.
We always welcome examples of how registrants have come through their investigations. To maintain anonymity we restrict names and change some details when requested.
So, if you would like to contribute your own story please get in touch.
Case study 22 – Upholding transparency and fairness: NMC must reform procedures for evidence disclosure and accountability
This midwife qualified in 2014 and began her career working at a Trust in North-East England working under the...
Diary of a Registrant accused
This is a direct account from a member of NMCWatch who has consented for us to publish, but who wishes to remain...
Case Study 21: a success story of remediation, employment, and support
This nurse was referred to the NMC at the end of 2022. She had an initial interim condition of practice order imposed...
Case Study 20: case closed following effective advocacy and buddying
The case was closed at screening after only 5 months from referral. This nurse had made a drug error the month before....
Case Study 19 – £33,580 FtP case costs for a nurse who was always going to retire.
Doreen came to us in May 2023 after she had attended the first part of her Fitness to Practice hearing without...
Case Study 18: Investigations need more speed and transparency from NMC
It took nearly 4 years for new nurse Jo to receive no case to answer despite her full compliance with the process. Jo...
Case Study 17: Second victim
Healthcare professionals, including those registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), dedicate their...
Case Study 16: returning after suspension
In 2017 Mary was referred to the NMC with 12 allegations. She had no representation at the time so managed the whole...
Can regulators unpick toxic culture and its impact on patient safety?
The Professional Standards Authority ( PSA ) in chapter 4 of Safer Care for All, have raised important points that are...
Grounds of appeal
Recently we attended an appeal hearing of a midwife, who was taking to the High Court the decision of the NMC to...
Case Study 15 – mentored return to practice
In April 2021 Raj contacted us following a referral to the NMC. Originally Raj had union representation from Unison....
Case Study 14 – prolonged no case to answer
In May 2021 Miay was referred to the NMC by a member of the public. She qualified in the UK in 2013, having been born...
Case Study 13 – a long restoration journey
Tia was struck off the register in 2011 following being convicted of stealing monies and committing fraud in court....
Cost of hearing: TH (2022)
TH was faced with 60 charges against him - revolving around dishonesty. On day 6 of his hearing his legal team was...
Case Study 12 – ET + FtP complications
Stella was referred to the NMC in August 2021 for a number of concerns regarding conduct during the Covid-19 pandemic....