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NMC Fitness to Practise stage-by-stage checklist

Every stage of the NMC process — screening, investigation, case examiners, hearing — with what happens, what you can do and what to keep on file.

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What’s inside

Inside this checklist

  • A one-page "case at a glance" summary for your reference, contacts and current stage
  • Referral, screening, investigation, case examiners, the Fitness to Practise Committee and outcomes, each with what happens and what you can do
  • What interim orders are and how to prepare for an interim order hearing
  • Tickable action lists for every stage
  • A contact log for calls, emails and letters

Who it’s for

  • Nurses, midwives and nursing associates who have just been referred to the NMC
  • Anyone part-way through an investigation who wants to know what comes next
  • Managers, mentors and family members supporting someone through the process

Preview

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Use this checklist to see where you are in the NMC Fitness to Practise (FtP) process, what usually happens at each stage and what you can do to help yourself. Not every case goes through every stage, and many cases close early.

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Navigating Your FtP Journey

This in-depth course explores the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Fitness to Practise (FtP) process and provides a clear roadmap for navigating each stage. Split into stages—from initial Screening to Monitoring and Compliance—the course guides healthcare professionals through…

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