Zoe L Heeks
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Allegation
Allegation against the resgitrant is as follows:
As a registered Chiropodist/Podiatrist [CH26320]:
1. Between 29 June 2021 and 4 January 2022, you wrote one or more prescriptions for Botox as set out in Schedule A, without holding an Independent Prescriber (IP) or Supplementary Prescriber (SP) entitlements from another institution or profession.
2. In respect of particular 1 you knowingly worked beyond the scope of your practise.
3. You wrote one or more prescriptions containing false information in that:
a. On 12 July 2021, you wrote a prescription which contained the name and address of Person A, identifying that person as the patient, when the prescription was for you;
b. On 19 September 2021, you wrote a prescription which contained the name and address of Person B, identifying that person as the patient, when the prescription was for you;
c. On 4 January 2022, you wrote a prescription which contained the name and address of Person B, identifying that person as the patient, when the prescription was for you;
4. Your conduct as set out at particular 1 was dishonest in that you knew you did not hold an Independent Prescriber (IP) or Supplementary Prescriber (SP) entitlement from another institution or profession.
5. Your conduct as set out at particular 3 was dishonest in that you knowingly provided false information about the identity of the patient.
6. The matters set out in particulars 1, 2, 3, 4 and/or 5 above constitute misconduct.
7. By reason of the matters set out above, your fitness to practise is impaired by reason of misconduct.
Schedule A
Date of Prescription Person the Prescription was written for
29 June 2021 Registrant
12 July 2021 Registrant
12 July 2021 Person A
19 September 2021 Person B
04 January 2022 Person B
Finding
No information currently available
Order
The Registrar is directed to strike the Registrant off the Register with immediate effect.
Notes
The Panel makes an Interim Suspension Order for a period of 18 months and will be reviewed by 21 April 2026.
Hearing History
History of Hearings for Zoe L Heeks
| Date | Panel | Hearing type | Outcomes / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2026 | Conduct and Competence Committee | Final Hearing | Struck off |