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Rory Cassidy

Glasgow probe into doctor accused of stealing and selling life-saving PPE during covid pandemic

A doctor is being investigated over claims she stole thousands of pounds worth of protective gear from the NHS during the covid pandemic.

The 43-year-old woman is accused of selling off the equipment, including masks, visors and body suits at the height of the crisis.

She worked for an agency providing locum medics to Scottish NHS facilities when required it is claimed a five figure sum was taken, the Daily Record report claims.

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The probe is being carried out in relation to alleged incidents between May and October 2020.

A source told the Record: "The case is now with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service to decide whether or not to prosecute. This could be career-ending if she was to be convicted."

A Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal spokesperson said: "The Procurator Fiscal has received a report concerning a 43-year-old female and 45-year-old male in relation to alleged incidents between May 30 and October 7, 2020 in Glasgow. The report remains under the consideration of the Procurator Fiscal."

Marlene Fraser, NHS Lanarkshire Head of Human Resources, said: "This doctor has not undertaken any shifts within NHS Lanarkshire for over two years. We are unable to comment any further."

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