Supporting professionals under investigation

We are pleased to invite you to our forthcoming webinar on Wednesday 11 November 2026, from 09:30 to 11:30, focusing on how you can best support health and social care professionals who are under investigation.

This session is aimed at those in senior roles within organisations supporting colleagues under investigation, as well as individuals who may be navigating investigations themselves.

This interactive webinar will provide clear, practical guidance and insight into the wide-ranging legal issues that can arise, along with strategies to help mitigate associated risks.

Hosted by Joanna Trewin, Partner in our Healthcare and Public Law team, the session will include presentations covering:

• I’ve been notified – the first 48 hours: Joe Stoll, Legal Director – Healthcare and Public Law

  What to do – and what not to do – in the immediate aftermath. Including who to inform, preserving evidence, avoiding knee-jerk responses (particularly via WhatsApp and email), and managing communications with patients and colleagues.
   

• Navigating employer investigations: Fiona McLellan, Partner – Health Employment

  Understanding MHPS from a doctor’s perspective, suspension v restriction v informal management, your rights, engaging with HR, and preparing for statements and interviews.
   

• The Regulator – survival tips: Emma Galland, Partner – Healthcare and Public Law

  When referrals are made, Interim Orders, an overview of Fitness to Practise processes, common mistakes, and how to demonstrate insight and remediation.
   

• Managing parallel proceedings – the “perfect storm”: Charlotte Brocklehurst, Associate – Healthcare and Public Law

  Managing concurrent investigations (police, coroner, regulator, employment) and ensuring consistency of evidence, including practical tips on drafting statements and giving evidence.
   

• How to approach criminal investigations: Louise Wilson, Legal Director – Healthcare and Public Law

  Overview of common allegations, police interview processes and rights, when to remain silent, and the potential impact on regulatory and employment proceedings.
   

• Q&A session

  An opportunity to put your questions to our panel of legal experts, hosted by Joanna Trewin, Partner – Healthcare and Public Law.

The webinar will be informative and focused on real-world application, with time allocated for discussion and questions.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact our event coordinator.

We very much hope you can join us.