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Sarah Ward

Consultant admits ‘flagrant breach of confidentiality’ in Peggie gender dispute

Nurse Sandie Peggie is bringing a claim against NHS Fife over alleged harassment and discrimination (Andrew Milligan/PA Wire) - (PA Wire)

A consultant sobbed as she spoke about her involvement in a dispute between a transgender doctor and a gender-critical nurse – as well as admitting a “flagrant breach of confidentiality”, a tribunal heard.

Sandie Peggie was suspended after she complained about having to share a changing room with transgender medic Dr Beth Upton at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, Fife, on Christmas Eve 2023.

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