Successful outcomes in Fitness to Practise hearings
Do you have a fitness to practise or teacher misconduct hearing?
Every day, our qualified fitness to practise lawyers handle cases such as:
Fitness to practise referrals and hearings from the NMC, GMC, HCPC, Social Work England, ACCA, Teaching Regulation Agency and others.
NMC, SWE or HCPC interim order application hearings.
NMC, GPhC, ACCA, Teacher misconduct and HCPC fitness to practise hearings for misconduct/lack of competence/health/conviction allegations.
Student Fitness to Practise hearings
Applications for restoration to the NMC, GMC and HCPC registers, after strike off.
Reviews of HCPC, SWE and NMC interim orders or review or appeals of a final order.
Registration or revalidation appeal hearings.
Employer disciplinary processes and threats to refer to the NMC or other regulator.
Statements for/attendance at an inquest.
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Our job is to help you keep your hard-earned right to practise your profession.
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Often, nurses, social workers and others health and care professionals come across this site looking for advice on how to deal with their cases themselves.
But if you are facing a potential fitness to practise hearing, you need proper advice and representation.
Don't try to manage your defence yourself
Your fitness to practise hearing is a serious matter. We can all do a basic level of first aid, but with a serious condition, most of us wouldn’t dream of trying to deal with it ourselves. If you value your professional registration, get professional fitness to practise help. This is our specialism.
We have included a real case example and a genuine testimonial below.
Have a look at our past (Case Studies) and present (blog) for cases that might be similar to yours; or check our videos:
Please look at the testimonials, and you may be able to relate to how some of our clients felt before they received our help, and how they felt after we successfully concluded their case.
*These are all real cases where time and again we've been successful in helping professionals keep or regain their precious right to practise.
Case Study
HCPC Interim Panel Hearing - incompetence
I represented [April 2018] a radiographer referred to the HCPC for incompetence in their sonography practice. They were new to the practice of diagnostic ultrasound in the UK, having qualified abroad. The HCPC applied for an interim order restricting the registrant's practice. As a result of my representations, which included a detailed commentary on the referrer's documentation, the panel imposed minimal conditions of practice on my client's sonography practice, leaving them able to practise general radiography without restriction.
Testimonial
I can't thanks enough to Mr Marc Walker who helped me through a long and stressful process which lasted 3 years after I have been referred to NMC. His professionalism, attitude and advice helped me regain my PIN back without no condition of practice or any other restrictions. I would gladly recommend Mr Walker to anyone who need help through the stressful times of their professional careers.
C.M., Berks, Oct 2020
Fitness To Practice Lawyers
At What Rights, our experienced Fitness to Practice Lawyers specialise in providing expert legal advice and representation for professionals facing regulatory investigations or disciplinary proceedings. We understand the impact these challenges can have on your career and reputation, and we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that protect your professional standing. Whether you're a healthcare worker, teacher, or other regulated professional, our team is here to guide you through the process with compassion and expertise. Contact us today to learn how we can assist you.