The drama resumes! 🎭 After a month-long break, the tribunal between nurse Sandie Peggie and transgender doctor Dr Beth Upton kicks off again in Dundee. Sandie was suspended after she raised concerns about sharing a changing room with Dr Upton at NHS Fife’s Victoria Hospital. Dr Upton, citing bullying and harassment, countered with worries about patient care.
Both legal teams will present their closing submissions without recalling Sandie or Dr Upton. With a three-person panel set to mull over the details, a judgment might take a while, leaving everyone on tenterhooks.
The case has been notorious for its hefty costs, already burning through nearly £220,500 of NHS Fife’s budget. And that’s not all – the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) recently called out NHS Fife for skipping an equality impact assessment on single-sex spaces. The health board has promised to rectify this by the end of September.
As this suspenseful saga unfolds, it has already brought to light significant issues surrounding equality, workplace dynamics, and the law. Stay tuned for what promises to be an impactful conclusion! 🏥⚖️