Update on FtP hearings and Microsoft outage
Published on 13 November 2026
Updated: 7.30pm, Friday 13 November
Like many organisations, the widespread global Microsoft outage impacted the NMC’s work today, including virtual Fitness to Practise hearings.
The NMC is currently urgently testing alternative solutions. In the meantime, anyone who is party to any type of virtual hearing due to take place on Monday will be kept informed about arrangements.
ln person hearings at the NMC’s hearings centres are proceeding as normal.
Please check back to this message for further updates.
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