News and updates
News and updates about our work.
Returning to St James's Buildings, Manchester
News | July 2020
From 3 August 2020, we will resume holding hearings in our hearing centre, ensuring we can continue to carry out our duty to protect the public.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): How we're running hearings
Article | May 2020
We're prioritising certain types of hearings during the pandemic and working to increase the number of virtual hearings we can hold.
FAQs during COVID-19 postponement period
Q&A | March 2020
Answers to some frequently asked questions about hearings during the COVID-19 postponement period.
MPTS statement on COVID-19
News | March 2020
The MPTS has postponed most hearings from Wednesday 18 March to allow its medical tribunal members to help respond tot he COVID-19 pandemic.
MPTS joins in with World's Biggest Coffee Morning
News | October 2019
MPTS staff helped fundraise for the Macmillan Cancer Support charity.
Dame Caroline Swift's life on the Northern Circuit
News | September 2019
Former High Court Judge talks about her career, working on the Shipman Inquiry and helping the next generation.
Refurbishing our hearing centre
News | September 2019
The MPTS hearing centre has been given a facelift to enhance the experience of those attending a hearing.
New user focused website launches
News | November 2018
On Sunday 18 November we launched our new website, which reflects what you told us you wanted to see.
The role of legally qualified chairs at the MPTS
Blog | March 2018
Legally Qualified Chair, Andrew Lewis, talks about his role on a tribunal and what to expect if a hearing is chaired by someone with legal qualifications.
What's a typical day at an MPTS tribunal?
Blog | January 2018
Two tribunal assistants who help make sure hearings at the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service run smoothly speak about their roles.
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