Sandie Peggie could face sack over ‘misgendering’

Back to Scotland, where the Sandie Peggie v NHS Fife case has sparked outrage across the country. After nurse Peggie questioned a transgender doctor for using the female changing rooms, she was suspended by her health board. The move her to bring a landmark tribunal against NHS Fife and Dr Beth Upton for harassment and discrimination. While the tribunal case has been adjourned until July, it has now emerged that Peggie could herself face dismissal over the whole thing – after being accused of having ‘misgendered’ Dr Upton by using male pronouns when talking to and about the junior doctor. You couldn’t make it up…

Alongside the ongoing employment tribunal, a separate internal probe into Peggie by NHS Fife is looking into allegations that the nurse compromised patient safety by refusing to work effectively with Dr Upton. As reported by the Telegraph, Peggie will be hauled into a conduct hearing this Friday – which her workplace has warned could lead to her being fired.