A nurse who challenged NHS Fife over changing room policies will see her appeal heard next year. Sandie Peggie, formerly of the Kirkcaldy Victoria Hospital A&E department, remains in a legal dispute following her suspension.
Peggie initially brought a claim against the health board regarding access to female changing facilities. While she secured a win on a harassment claim in December, other allegations regarding discrimination and victimisation were dismissed by the original tribunal. Her legal team is now pursuing thirteen specific grounds of appeal, which include challenges to the original judgement and subsequent clerical corrections issued by the court.
The upcoming hearing follows a protracted process where the tribunal ruling underwent several revisions. These amendments changed passages concerning how protected characteristics are balanced within a workplace setting, as well as altering specific substantive paragraphs of the initial findings.
Legal representatives confirm the appeal is slated for the first half of next year. Peggie has maintained her intent to continue the fight, stating the previous judgment fell short of expectations despite the finding of harassment against the health board. The doctor involved in the initial complaint, Dr. Beth Upton, is no longer employed by NHS Fife. This case remains a significant point of interest for employment law and workplace policy.