2 h. ago Hospital was advised trans doctor could use female facilities, tribunal told

Sandie Peggie has lodged a claim against NHS Fife and Dr Beth Upton, citing four clauses in the Equality Act 2010.

Science

2 h. ago Sandie Peggie was not sexually harassed by trans doctor, top nurse claims

NHS Fife’s head of nursing was questioned as part of the ongoing employment tribunal between Sandie Peggie and Dr Beth Upton.

Events

3 h. ago 250 patients a month in health board's hospital beds unnecessarily

This week Audit Wales has reported that around 250 patients experienced discharge delays monthly in the year leading up to February 2024 in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board region, placing further pressure on health services

Science

4 h. ago Fife NHS head of nursing 'can't recall' risk assessment behind Sandie Peggie’s suspension

Ms Peggie was suspended after she complained about having to share a changing room with Dr Upton at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Fife - where they both worked - on Christmas Eve 2023.

Events

4 h. ago Head of nursing ‘can’t recall’ risk assessment behind Sandie Peggie’s suspension

The nurse was suspended after complaining about sharing a changing room with trans doctor Beth Upton.

Events

13 h. ago NHS Fife urged to settle case against Sandie Peggie as Swinney under fire over support for health board

Nurse cleared of gross misconduct following her suspension for objecting to sharing female facilities with trans woman

Events

21 h. ago JULIE BINDEL: A clown show of a case made Sandie Peggie's life a misery

The Sandie Peggie vs NHS Fife employment tribunal took a dramatic turn yesterday when the internal disciplinary investigation cleared the nurse of all gross misconduct allegations.

Events

23 h. ago Nurse cleared of misconduct in trans doctor changing room row in Scotland

NHS Fife says there is insufficient evidence against Sandie Peggie as her tribunal case against the trust resumesA nurse who objected to sharing a female changing room with a transgender woman doctor has been cleared of gross misconduct allegations.Sandie Peggie, who has worked as a nurse for the health board for more than 30 years, is claiming she was subject to unlawful harassment under the Equality Act when she was expected to share a changing room with a trans woman, Dr Beth Upton. Continue reading...

Politics

27 h. ago NHS Fife: John Swinney has 'confidence' in NHS Fife despite nurse Sandie Peggie being cleared of misconduct

FM ‘supports’ NHS Fife after trans medic row nurse cleared of misconduct

Events

28 h. ago NHS Forth Valley face court action threat over continued FOI issues

The health board have been issued with an "action plan" to resolve ongoing issues with waiting times on compliance with Freedom of Information requests - or face being possible action at the Court of Session.

Events

28 h. ago Swinney ‘supports’ NHS Fife after trans medic row nurse cleared of misconduct

The First Minister said the health board ‘has my confidence and support’.

Politics

29 h. ago NHS Fife equality lead sought guidance on trans staff policies, tribunal told

Isla Bumba, a graduate who works as NHS Fife’s equality and human rights lead officer, gave evidence on Wednesday at a tribunal in Dundee.

Events

32 h. ago Nurse who complained about trans doctor in locker room cleared of misconduct

Nurse Sandie Peggie did not want to share a changing room with Dr Beth Upton

Society

33 h. ago Nurse suspended after complaining about doctor using female changing room is cleared of gross misconduct

Sandie Peggie was suspended after she complained about having to share a changing room with transgender medic Dr Beth Upton at the NHS Fife hospital where they both worked.

Society

33 h. ago Nurse at centre of row over trans doctor cleared of gross misconduct

It comes as the employment tribunal brought by Sandie Peggie resumes.

Politics

33 h. ago Nurse Sandie Peggie cleared of gross misconduct in trans doctor changing room row

Sandie Peggie has been cleared of gross misconduct the day before her employment tribunal resumes.

Events

34 h. ago Sandie Peggie cleared of internal disciplinary charges at NHS Fife

The nurse had been accused of putting patient care at risk.

Events

35 h. ago NHS Fife trans changing room row employment tribunal set to resume

Sandie Peggie was suspended after she complained about having to share a changing room with Dr Beth Upton

Politics

40 h. ago Employment tribunal brought by nurse over trans doctor to resume

Sandie Peggie was suspended after she complained about having to share a changing room with Dr Beth Upton at an NHS Fife hospital.

Politics

48 h. ago Welsh health board chief holds back tears as she vows not to let down mothers and families again

It's not the first time maternity and neonatal services has come under the spotlight

Society