Overview
- On Friday, three more nurses gave evidence describing discomfort and fear when a trans colleague used the women’s changing room, saying alternative facilities offered to them were inadequate.
- Lead claimant Bethany Hutchison testified that staff were sent on “kindness” training after raising concerns and said managers told them to be educated and broaden their mindset.
- Earlier evidence from nurse Karen Danson recounted a September 2023 encounter in the changing room that she said triggered panic and PTSD symptoms, which the colleague disputes.
- The tribunal has directed that the colleague be referred to as “Rose” and with gender‑neutral pronouns for the proceedings, and media reports note the case is supported by the Christian Legal Centre.
- The trust contests the claims, says its transitioning policy pre‑dated an April Supreme Court judgment and is under review, and has declined further comment while the hearing continues.