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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Katrine Bussey

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

John Swinney said he has confidence in NHS Fife (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

Scotland’s First Minister has insisted he has confidence in the health board at the centre of an employment tribunal brought after a transgender doctor was allowed to use a female changing room at a hospital.

Nurse Sandie Peggie complained about Dr Beth Upton being granted access to female changing facilities, and has taken Dr Upton and bosses at NHS Fife to an employment tribunal.

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