Tribunal Examines Trans Doctor’s Use of Female NHS Changing Rooms

Dr. Beth Upton and nurse Sandie Peggie testify in a legal case questioning workplace policies and rights around gender identity and privacy.

Dr. Beth Upton, a transgender NHS doctor, testified at an employment tribunal regarding her use of female changing rooms at Victoria Hospital in Fife, Scotland.
Nurse Sandie Peggie, who has worked at the hospital for 30 years, claims she experienced harassment and privacy violations after sharing the space with Dr. Upton.
The tribunal is evaluating whether NHS Fife’s decision to allow Dr. Upton to use the female changing rooms was lawful under the Equality Act 2010.
Dr. Upton argued that her gender identity should be respected without requiring a Gender Recognition Certificate, while Peggie’s legal team raised concerns about privacy and workplace boundaries.
The case has highlighted broader societal debates over gender identity, workplace accommodations, and the balance between individual rights and collective comfort.