NMC interim order hearings specialists
Affordable representation at NMC interim order hearings
If you are a nurse, midwife or nursing associate registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and facing an interim order hearing or review hearing in relation to your fitness to practise case, we can help.
We’re a not-for-profit and charge a fixed fee of £1440 +VAT for specialist legal advice, preparing for the hearing and one of our lawyers representing you at a hearing itself. We are regularly instructed by healthcare professionals in all types of cases, from dishonesty to clinical failings, where there is a possibility that there could be restrictions placed on their practice.
Call us on 020 3151 8015 for a free confidential discussion, email us – hello@sequentus.org – or scroll down to find out more about how we work.
Get low cost professional legal advice
We charged a fixed fee of £1440 + VAT for representation at interim order hearings or interim review hearings. The fee also covers handling your FTP case up to receiving the Case Exmainers’ decision.
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Experts in early resolution of cases
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A person-centered approach
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Highly competitive fixed fees
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Results-oriented approach to hearings
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Friendly non-judgemental team
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Always on your side
Interim order hearings
Our primary aim is to secure no order, so that there are no restrictions on your ability to practise. In reality this is not always possible, so we offer pragmatic advice and a straightforward approach if we think that a conditions of practice order or suspension are the more likely outcome.
Our experienced qualified lawyers will represent you at the hearing, focusing on challenging the cogency of any evidence which the NMC has provided and robustly dealing with the questions of whether the public protection or public interest grounds are engaged and how we can mitigate any perceived risk of repetition.
Case Preparation
We prepare your case, including dealing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council on your behalf, compiling evidence and bundles and drafting any legal arguments that are necessary.
Legal Representation at the substantive final hearing
If your case is going to be heard by an FTP panel our lawyers can also represent you at the final hearing.
Free counselling
As part of our commitment to mental health, we provide all of our clients with access to free counselling to support you through the fitness to practise process.
Fitness to practise experts
...with you every step of the way
Jyoti Kumar
Junior Case Lawyer
Jyoti has a background in regulatory affairs and having completed the Bar training course now represents professional discipline clients in interim hearings and university FTP cases.
Benjamin Bardell
Case Lawyer
Ben focuses on case preparation for professional discipline hearings and specialises in the early resolution of regulatory concerns.
Khaled Hussain-Dupré
Senior Case Lawyer // Director of Legal Education
Khaled is a qualified lawyer whose main area of practice is professional discipline. He is regularly instructed to represent healthcare professionals in fitness to practise proceedings and also leads the development of our legal education programmes.
Niina Ankers
Junior Case Lawyer // Mediation Lead
Niina is a CMC accredited mediator and leads our mediation team. Having completed the Bar training course Niina represents clients in interim hearings and university FTP cases.
We are a not-for-profit organisation established in 2022 to provide affordable legal assistance through a dedicated team of qualified and experienced lawyers and trainee lawyers who specialise in healthcare regulation. Our work is part-funded by innovative partnerships with leading UK universities.
We understand the stress that comes with facing allegations made by your regulator. The financial pressures, the uncertainties of not knowing what the outcome will be and whether you can continue to work… and the combined effect that all of these things can have on your mental health. We also know that legal fees are just an additional worry on top of everything else.
Our fixed fees are kept as low as possible to allow you to access legal advice, support and representation throughout the entire FTP process. Our team of professionals handle cases sensitively but robustly. We pride ourselves on being approachable with an unwavering focus on achieving the best outcome for you, whilst taking away some of the stress by dealing with the regulator on your behalf.
Our work is covered by professional indemnity insurance and we are not required to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
If you have any questions about FTP or just need a new perspective speak to our team and find out how Sequentus can help you.
Next steps
Contact us for a free initial discussion about your case
Khaled Hussain-Dupré
Senior Case Lawyer // Director of Legal Education
Alternatively you can call us on 020 3151 8015
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