Tribunal Examines Allegations Between Trans Doctor and Nurse Over Workplace Incidents

Dr. Beth Upton and nurse Sandie Peggie are at the center of an employment tribunal involving harassment claims and patient safety concerns at a Scottish hospital.

• Nurse Sandie Peggie, with 30 years of experience, filed a tribunal claim alleging harassment and discrimination after being suspended following a dispute with Dr. Beth Upton in a female changing room on Christmas Eve 2023.
• Dr. Upton accused Ms. Peggie of bullying and harassment, as well as abandoning a patient in a resuscitation unit, though the patient safety allegation was raised months after the incident allegedly occurred.
• The tribunal heard arguments about whether Ms. Peggie’s actions constituted bigotry or a misunderstanding, with Dr. Upton conceding that the patient safety issue should have been reported sooner.
• Discussions between Dr. Upton and her manager included the possibility of reporting Ms. Peggie to police for misgendering, though this was ultimately not pursued.
• Both parties dispute the motivations behind their actions, with Ms. Peggie claiming victimization for her beliefs and Dr. Upton expressing concern for workplace fairness and safety for transgender individuals.

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