
We have 10 Key Demands:
1. ALL registrants, undergoing FtP are to be provided with legal representation regardless of their financial ability to fund it themselves.
2. All registrants, undergoing FtP, to have access to an independant 24hour on call telephone support service for counselling to support them through the stress of FtP.
3. The NMC to hold a duty of care over their registrants to "Do No Harm" to vulnerable registrants undergoing FtP and to hold clear records of any registrants that commit suicide / die whilst under investigation.
4. A standard sum of renumeration on appeal regardless of whether the registrant is represented by legal counsel or not that includes loss of earnings.
5. When "no case to answer" is found the registrant is remunerated for loss of earnings
6. When "no case to answer" the referrer and the registrant are given a full report of the recommendations as to why the referral was unsuitable
7. For the NMC to automatically reimburse ALL witnesses for FtP hearings, including the registrant, on cost of travel to and from daily hearings, any loss of earnings on the days of the hearing and overnight accommodation if distance negates being able to travel home daily.
8. ANY registrant who is able to prove a history of raising concerns and / or whistleblowing prior to referral to the NMC has their salary protected during investigation periods.
9. Employers are unable to dismiss employees or enter into settlement agreements whilst FtP concerns are raised and the registrant salary is protected during investigatory periods
10. If individual's, whether witness for the NMC or case presenter are found to be deliberately withholding evidence which may benefit the registrant's case - the NMC will hold them to account by formally investigating and referring to the appropriate authorities.