See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Sandie Peggie: Issue of Trans Doctor Using Female Facilities Previously Raised, Tribunal Told

NHS FIFE, SCOTLAND, JUL 17 – NHS Fife dismissed four gross misconduct allegations against nurse Sandie Peggie after a tribunal, despite an ongoing legal dispute and criticism from political figures.

  • Nurse Sandie Peggie confronted transgender doctor Beth Upton about sharing a female changing room at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy on Christmas Eve 2023.
  • The confrontation followed earlier concerns Peggie raised in October 2023 and led to Dr Upton filing a bullying and harassment complaint.
  • In response to concerns about her conduct, Peggie was placed on special leave toward the end of December 2023 and was subsequently suspended the following month while an investigation into her alleged inappropriate behavior toward a colleague was conducted.
  • NHS Fife's internal hearing found insufficient evidence to prove gross misconduct, while Peggie denies wrongdoing and has lodged a claim citing the Equality Act 2010.
  • The case underscores tensions over transgender rights in healthcare and has sparked scrutiny of NHS Fife leadership amid divided staff responses.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?

16 Articles

Evening StandardEvening Standard
+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Center

Senior nurse said Sandie Peggie was ‘intolerant’ of trans people, tribunal told

Ms Peggie, a nurse, has lodged a claim against NHS Fife and trans medic Dr Beth Upton, citing four claims under the Equality Act 2010.

·London, United Kingdom
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
Factuality

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)