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NHS Fife is facing further legal action from gender critical nurse Sandie Peggie as part of her ongoing employment tribunal claims against the health board.

The nurse , who works at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Fife, was placed on special leave after transgender colleague Dr Beth Upton made an allegation of bullying and harassment, and cited concerns about "patient care", following a dispute over use of the female changing room on December 24 2023.

A tribunal began in February after Ms Peggie originally lodged a claim against NHS Fife and Dr Beth Upton, citing the Equality Act 2010. In August, new legal proceedings were raised against three senior managers who were witnesses in the tribunal, which was heard in Dundee.

In November, additional claims were raised again

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