8 h. ago Sandie Peggie's lawyer claims NHS Fife 'in grip of delusion' over trans rights

Final submissions in the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal have heard the nurse’s lawyer say NHS Fife was ‘in the grip of a delusion’ and carrying out a ‘witch hunt’.

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10 h. ago NHS Fife ‘in grip of delusion’ over Sandie Peggie row, tribunal hears

“NHS Fife has subjected a nurse of 30 years’ unblemished service to a full-blown witch hunt to punish her for standing up for her right not to undress in front of a male colleague.”

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10 h. ago Health board ‘in grip of a delusion’ over trans medic row, tribunal hears

NHS Fife took action against Sandie Peggie because of the ‘objectionable’ way she manifested her gender-critical beliefs, the tribunal heard.

Science

14 h. ago Trans women are 'still men' and should be excluded from women

Nurse Sandie Peggie was suspended after she complained about sharing a changing room with trans medic Dr Beth Upton at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy.

Politics

3 d. ago Patients could be forced to travel long distances due to huge hospital shake

A consultation on the Hywel Dda University Health Board's Clinical Services Plan, which focuses on nine healthcare services that are "fragile and in need of change," is coming to an end in days, with final decisions expected to be announced later this year

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4 d. ago 'Disgusting' moment blood drips from ceiling in hospital with 'rats in ceilings'

The health board said the incident 'does not reflect the standards we strive to uphold'

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4 d. ago Pictures show 'disgusting' moment blood drips from ceiling of Welsh hospital

The health board said the incident 'does not reflect the standards we strive to uphold'

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7 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire stats prompts call for volunteers to support stroke survivors

In 2024, only 41.4% of stroke patients attending NHS Lanarkshire hospitals received the stroke care bundle – which is associated with better patient outcomes – against a Scotland-wide health board average of 52.9% and a national, government target of 80%.

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7 d. ago NHS Lothian stats prompts call for volunteers to support stroke survivors

In 2024, only 56.3% of stroke patients attending NHS Lothian hospitals received the stroke care bundle – which is associated with better patient outcomes – against a Scotland-wide health board average of 52.9% and a national, government target of 80%.

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1 week ago NHS Fife refuses to release information around Sandie Peggie statement in Beth Upton trans row case

The Scottish Conservatives accused the health board of ‘secrecy and cover-up’

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1 week ago Terminally ill grandad waits 15 hours at Scots A&E until health board boss intervenes

Peter Black, 71, who suffers from stage 4 cancer, is one of the latest victims of the country’s hospital waiting times crisis after being taken to Wishaw General with alarming symptoms on Saturday.

Science

2 w. ago Balancing NHS Dumfries and Galloway finances set to be 'even more challenging' in 2026/27

The health board is already working to make more than £21.3 million worth of cuts in the current financial year.

Politics

2 w. ago NHS Lanarkshire first Scots health board to appoint permanent Promise Development Officer

Beth-Anne McDowall has joined the organisation, which is committed to ensuring that all care-experienced people have the support they need if they have healthcare needs.

Society

2 w. ago NHS Scotland in fresh secrecy row after officials tried to withhold details about trans tribunal

NHS spin doctors tried to water down what information could be released to the public about the Sandie Peggie tribunal.

Politics

2 w. ago NHS Fife admits it broke the law over allowing trans doctor to use female changing room

The equalities watchdog has said the health board must carry out an equality impact assessment ‘immediately’.

Society

2 w. ago NHS Fife told to ‘progress corrective actions’ urgently on single

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said the health board has admitted it failed to carry out an equality impact assessment previously.

Politics

3 w. ago New Ayrshire & Arran health board chief executive sets out his stall

The new top man at NHS Ayrshire & Arran has spoken for the first time.

Politics