Why This Matters When facing fitness to practise proceedings before the NMC, GMC, GDC, HCPC, or any UK healthcare regulator, your written response can make or break your case. Yet healthcare professionals are increasingly using ChatGPT to draft regulatory responses – a decision that can catastrophically backfire. This article examines why AI-generated responses create serious …
Facing a DBS barring notice at the same time as a fitness to practise investigation can be overwhelming for any healthcare professional. Both processes have the power to end your career and severely damage your reputation. However, with the right legal knowledge and strategic approach, you can present a robust defence that addresses both sets …
The 2025 General Medical Council (GMC) sanctions framework marks a significant regulatory shift for doctors in the UK. The changes aim to make the fitness to practise process more predictable, transparent, and risk-based. Professionals and policy analysts alike are grappling with the question: Does this framework represent genuine progress for fairer, safer healthcare regulation? Main …
The recent Mazur judgment has reignited debate about the scope of the “conduct of litigation” as defined under the Legal Services Act 2007 (LSA 2007). Specifically, it has called into question who may properly undertake litigation and in what contexts. For anyone working in fitness to practise proceedings, this may prompt you to ask the question, …
Analysis of Richmond v NMC [2025] EWHC 1828 (Admin) and NMC v Persand [2023] EWHC 3356 (Admin) Introduction: Interim Orders under Judicial Scrutiny Interim orders in professional regulation are intended to protect the public while safeguarding a practitioner’s right to fair process. However, lengthy delays in regulatory proceedings can mean that these temporary measures inflict …
What Is GMC Fitness to Practise? The General Medical Council (GMC) investigates concerns about a doctor’s conduct, performance, or health that may impact patient safety or public confidence in the profession. The fitness to practise process ensures doctors meet the standards expected in UK medical practice. How Are Concerns Raised? Employers or colleagues Patients or …
Welcome back to Legal Jukebox Friday! This week, we’re tuning into a crucial High Court judgment concerning freedom of religious expression within the realms of professional misconduct proceedings. Whether you’re a solicitor specialising in regulatory law, a member of a professional conduct panel, or an educator navigating tricky ethical waters, this case is one you’ll …
Legal Jukebox Friday: Family Court Secrets & Fitness to Practise – A Cautionary UK Tale! Welcome back to Legal Jukebox Friday, where we break down complex regulatory law with a dash of UK charm! This week, we’re digging into a critical case for solicitors, healthcare professionals, adjudicators, and anyone navigating the tricky intersection of family …
Welcome to Legal Jukebox Friday! This weekly feature brings you engaging discussions on legal cases that offer valuable insights for those practising in regulatory law, including solicitors, adjudicators, and healthcare professionals. While some cases might be classics, their relevance endures, making them well worth revisiting. So, grab a drink, relax, and join us for Legal …
High Court Clarifies Review Powers in PSA v HCPC & Sharf [2025] EWHC 164 (Admin) Background In a recent ruling on professional regulation and fitness to practise, the High Court has provided essential clarity on how expiry dates should be handled in regulatory hearings. The case of Professional Standards Authority (PSA) v Health and Care …