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 …
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 …
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 …
Welcome to Legal Jukebox Friday Legal Jukebox Friday is your weekly dose of lively discussions where we randomly select a legal case to explore and why it may assist those practising in regulatory law, including solicitors, adjudicators, and healthcare professionals. While some of these cases may be considered classics, they remain relevant and are worth …
General Dental Council v Aga [2025] EWCA Civ 68: Key Ruling on Professional Misconduct Background In a significant case on professional regulation, the General Dental Council (GDC) successfully appealed a High Court decision that altered the suspension of dentist Nabeel Aga. The ruling clarifies how suspensions should be applied under the Dentists Act 1984 and …
Dr Sarah Benn v GMC: Activism, Misconduct & Public Trust Welcome to Legal Jukebox Friday, where we break down key legal cases affecting healthcare professionals, regulators, and decision-makers. This week, we examine Dr Sarah Benn v The General Medical Council—a case that explores the limits of professional activism and regulatory discipline. What Happened? Dr Sarah …
So, you’ve received that dreaded letter from your regulator—the NMC, GDC, SWE, or GPhC—informing you that you’re under investigation. Maybe a patient has complained, a colleague has raised concerns, or a minor paperwork error has snowballed into a full-blown crisis. Either way, you’re now in the world of fitness to practise (FtP) investigations, where regulators …
Why an Aggressive Legal Strategy Can Backfire We’ve all seen it—the lawyer who storms into a hearing, voice booming, determined to bulldoze their way to victory. Many believe that the most aggressive advocate is the most effective. But what if I told you that sometimes, the most forceful approach actually leads to the worst outcome? …
Legal Jukebox Friday: The High Court’s Take on the “Rejected Defence” Issue 🎵⚖️ Welcome to Legal Jukebox Friday! Your go-to weekly insight into key legal cases that shape regulatory law. Each week, we explore a randomly selected case and analyse its impact on solicitors, adjudicators, and healthcare professionals. Some cases are classics, yet their lessons …