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06 November 2009
Issue: 7392 / Categories: Legal News
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Whistleblower back on the register

A nurse who was struck off the register for filming the neglect of elderly patients for an expose on Panorama, has won her fight for reinstatement at the high court.

A nurse who was struck off the register for filming the neglect of elderly patients for an expose on Panorama, has won her fight for reinstatement at the high court.

Margaret Haywood was removed from the nursing register for misconduct in April, after blowing the whistle on bad practice at the Royal Sussex Hospital in Brighton.

However, the Royal College of Nursing and the Nursing and Midwifery Council have now reinstated Haywood and issued a one-year caution.

Issue: 7392 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

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