Michelle Stewart

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I am an experienced Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, providing a high level of legal service in Regulatory Law.

I represent Trade Union members facing the investigation of allegations being conducted by their Regulator, primarily the NMC, HCPC, SWE, SCW, EWC, GPC and the TRA.

I have a broad range and depth of experience in providing legal representation and advice to my clients from the screening stage of a referral to a Fitness to Practise Hearing.? Such referrals may involve clinical errors, dishonesty, criminal conviction or sexual misconduct.  

Another aspect of my work, typically because of the allegations in a Regulatory case, is that I also provide advice and legal representation relating to DBS Barring; from Enhanced DBS checks, Minded to Bar, to appeals at the Upper Tribunal.

BACKGROUND

I have worked at Thompsons for over 23 years and qualified as a lawyer in 2016.

My area of legal expertise is quite niche, challenging, fast paced and hugely rewarding.  ?

My clients have worked and studied hard for years to be practising in their chosen profession.? To therefore be under investigation and face allegations regarding their fitness to practise can impact their livelihood, future career aspirations and home/family life.?  

I get a great deal of satisfaction in being able to assist and support my clients during what is an immensely stressful time in their career and life and achieve the best possible outcome for them.

All of my clients are Trade Union members, which makes me feel proud to be able to provide such a valuable service to our clients.

PERSONAL

In my spare time I love touring in my van and visiting new places.? I really enjoy the outdoors and walking with my dogs.? I�m a real foodie and jump at the chance of a meal out and experiencing different cuisines!

TESTIMONIALS

HCPC v F

Thank you so much for all of your help, you were wonderful.  I felt supported through the case, and you and my Barrister are my �Dream Team�.  

EWC v T

I was quite taken aback at the outcome of my case and it took a while to sink in. Thank you for all your help!

HCPC v A

I�ve just read the full outcome of my hearing and it�s an overwhelming experience to say the least. It�s a miraculous achieved outcome by you. Thank you.  Wishing you all the very best for the future.

HCPC v O

I wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart.  I�m ecstatic.  You have been amazing. Forever grateful.

SWE v L

I would like to thank you very much for your support and help during this case, which I know was not easy as it was last minute. Your assistance and advice was invaluable and was instrumental in myself being reinstated as a Social Worker. Thanks and much appreciation.

HCPC v W

Thanks a million for your help with everything yesterday, I really appreciate it. The bundle was well put together and I�m sure it influenced their decision.

I appreciate all your help with it, especially considering it had to be done so last minute.

CASE STUDIES:

HCPC v C

A midwife being charged for numerous allegations of poor patient care, record keeping and falsifying records.  The patient�s baby was severely disabled after birth with life changing injuries.

At Final Hearing the midwife was imposed with a Conditions of Practice Order for 12 months

HCPC v F

A paramedic being charged for failing to appropriately deal with and escalate emergency dispatch calls.

At Final Hearing no further action was found.

HCPC v A

A Biomedical Scientist being charged for failing to inform the HCPC of a criminal conviction.

At Final Hearing no further action was found.

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