Laura Hindle - one year on

Cathryn talks to Lucas, good friend of Jan Tari, an NMC whistleblower in whose name NMCWatch have set up a fund to help those in need of mental health crisis support.You can donate to the fund at https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-jan-tari-memorial-fundListen to when Cathryn spoke to Jan in 2025 https://shows.acast.com/nmcwatch-podcast/episodes/the-ex-nmc-data-analyst-whistleblower Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A year on from her successful appeal against sanctions by the NMC, we catch up with Laura to see how life is now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is this the NMC trying to bury more bad news (the week before parliament go on holiday)? The NMC has "recommissioned" the report that Ijeoma Omambala KC started in November 2023 - 20 months ago. Is this the NMC dragging their heals again? Have they even bothered trying to make any of the changes the Rise Associates report recommended last year? Want to know what a reverse ferret is? It's all in this short but sharp episode of the NMCWatch Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Part 2 of Cathryn's chat with Laura Hindle about her successful appeal hearing against the NMC. They talk about NMC accountability and how frustrating it can be to deal with them. They also talk about the challenges Laura faced during her case and the support she got from both her legal team at the RCN, as well as NMCWatch.The conversation then broadens out talking about process and accountability changes needed at the NMC. Again, if you have any comments about Laura’s case or your own, or just want to speak to somebody, please get in touch via our website - NMCWatch.org.uk - and you can find us on most social media platforms - links are on the website.Part 1 of this podcast, if you missed it, is here https://shows.acast.com/nmcwatch-podcast/episodes/lauras-successful-appeal-against-nmc-sanctions-part-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A now all too familiar case of a vexatious referral that could have been dealt with far better by the NMC, and at far less cost.Laura Hindle successfully appealed her sanctions against the NMC.Watch out for part 2 of this podcast next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John tells Cathryn about his time as a data analyst at NMC, how his concerns over their data handling were raised from early on, and how he was treated as an unwitting whistleblower and finally squeezed out of his job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Francis was referred to the NMC by one of its own FTP panel members. Four years later his case was closed with No Case To Answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathryn speaks to three people who help make the Buddy Scheme at NMCWatch a functioning, unique and extraordinary service.They talk about why the scheme is so necessary. How it helps nurses and midwives get through FTP and how it helps the Buddies themselves move on from their own FTP experiences - therapy for the therapists, you might say.So, have a listen, and if it moves you to want to become a Buddy, do get in touch with us as we’re always looking for more people to join us.https://nmcwatch.org.uk/buddy-hold-my-hand/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our panel of experts sat down to discuss the new NMC policy of Agreed Removal, replacing Voluntary Removal.Cathryn Watters is NMCWatch's Founder and CEO.Pat Dwan is NMCWatch's CiC committee chair.Simon Holborn is our Director of FtP and HR lead.Trish is one of our NMCWatch Group admins and has her own FtP experience. Read more:https://www.nmc.org.uk/ftp-library/case-management/agreed-removal/how-does-the-agreed-removal-process-work/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenny was born into the Irish immigrant community in London, growing up on a council estate. He was in foster care until he was about 8, served in the British military for 7 years and has worked in the drug and alcohol field in various roles since 1993. A few years ago Kenny contacted NMCWatch for help with his restoration hearing following strike-off 5 years previously. Since then, Kenny has been an active member of NMCWatch and is our safeguarding lead. He has completed his first revalidation since being restored to the register and his career is going from strength to strength. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.