We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

NMC hearing

supersavershal
supersavershal Posts: 1,270 Forumite
in Employment, jobseeking & training
Nearly 4 years ago I was a witness for the NHS in a fraud case.The case has now come before the NMC (nursing and midwifery council).I have had an e-mail stating that I have to attend, to be available for 5 days and stay in hotel.
I have two small children and no childcare, ive never left them before.the hearing is in london.Can they make me attend?

Comments

  • floss2
    floss2 Posts: 8,030 Forumite
    Not sure about making you attend, but you need to speak to them to explain your situation and find out if a written statement will suffice.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 4,176 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    As a witness there may be provisions for expenses, hotel, childcare, meals etc so you could possibly take the kids. They may also allow evidence to be taken via video link, telephone etc.
    Have you asked them?
  • DVardysShadow
    DVardysShadow Posts: 18,949 Forumite
    2 reasons you might be compelled
    • If they have legal power to compel witnesses - I am not sure about this
    • If you are a registered person over whom they have jurisdiction [even if the hearing is not about you
    otherwise, you could turn it down I suppose.
    Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam
  • surreysaver
    surreysaver Posts: 4,940 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Just refuse. What can they do?
    I consider myself to be a male feminist. Is that allowed?
  • Vader123
    Vader123 Posts: 1,104 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    surreysaver wrote: »
    Just refuse. What can they do?

    OP, are you a member of the NMC?

    If you are I suspect you have to attend as part of your registration / NMC T&Cs.

    Vader
  • Uncertain
    Uncertain Posts: 3,901 Forumite
    supersavershal wrote: »
    Can they make me attend?

    Certainly the General Medical Council could - or come to that the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons! Their hearings have the same powers as the High Court!

    I'm not certain if this extends to nursing and other medical bodies but I think it may well.
  • Uncertain
    Uncertain Posts: 3,901 Forumite
    surreysaver wrote: »
    Just refuse. What can they do?

    If they have the same powers as the GMC you could end up in jail!
  • surreysaver
    surreysaver Posts: 4,940 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Uncertain wrote: »
    If they have the same powers as the GMC you could end up in jail!

    I thought only a court could do that - or do they have delusions of granduer?
    I consider myself to be a male feminist. Is that allowed?
  • Googlewhacker
    Googlewhacker Posts: 3,887 Forumite
    Well done guys.....10 month old thread :)
    The Googlewhacker referance is to Dave Gorman and not to my opinion of the search engine!

    If I give you advice it is only a view and always always take professional advice before acting!!!

    4 people on the ignore list....Bliss!
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.5K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.2K Spending & Discounts
  • 245K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 600.6K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.4K Life & Family
  • 258.8K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.
Update Your Picture