In July this year, the NMC implemented three new ways for registrants to avoid panel hearings.  In less serious cases, registrants can be given advice, receive a warning or agree undertakings.

Today, in a dishonesty matter concerning provision of a false training certificate, one of my clients was given a warning – my first! 

Ordinarily, a matter like this would progress to a panel hearing.  However this nurse took early advice, and we were able to put forward a strong case that a panel hearing was not necessary – successfully.

My client, who incidentally was so fearful of the outcome of these proceedings that she was considering another career, can now continue her valued and rewarding work with renewed vigour.

It doesn’t matter how bad you think it is – grasp the nettle, get some advice and find out what can be done in your case.