A doctor who’s back in the NHS spotlight for all the wrong reasons! Dr Velmurugan Kuppuswamy, who made headlines for fibbing about his qualifications, is now embroiled in a scandal involving allegations of sexual misconduct. After he was given a second chance to work in the NHS, serious accusations have emerged. It’s claimed that he sexually harassed two female doctors while serving as a locum consultant at Withybush Hospital in Pembrokeshire.
This isn’t the first controversy for Dr Kuppuswamy, who was struck off the medical register in 2012 for lying about his credentials. Despite objections, he was reinstated in 2020 after expressing remorse for past mistakes. But just months into his new role, accusations surfaced alleging inappropriate touching and unsettling comments towards female colleagues.
One incident highlights Dr Kuppuswamy allegedly gripping a colleague causing her distress. At a party, there are claims that he hugged a junior doctor, touched her inappropriately, and made suggestive remarks. The details paint a disturbing picture of his alleged actions, which include unwanted physical contact and creating an intimidating atmosphere.
Further allegations suggest he made offensive gestures, engaged in inappropriate conversations, and followed female colleagues around at a social event. Despite the troubling claims, a tribunal has yet to decide the doctor’s fate, with the case continuing next year.
Withybush Hospital, run by Hywel Dda Health Board, has not confirmed Dr Kuppuswamy’s current employment status, but assures that they prioritise the safety and wellbeing of both staff and patients.
Stay tuned as this saga develops – it’s a case that’s raising eyebrows across the NHS and beyond!