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Nurses Sue Trust Over Transgender Colleague Harassment Claims

10/23/2025

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Seven nurses sue County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust (CDDFT) for sexual discrimination and harassment over changing-room sharing with Rose Henderson, a transgender colleague, with support from author JK Rowling.
Witnesses say nurses felt intimidated, including Karen Danson, a CDDFT nurse, who describes a panic attack triggered by Henderson.
They say the policy contradicts a Supreme Court ruling that defines 'woman' and 'sex' as biological females.
Tribunal proceedings are ongoing.

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Story summary

Seven nurses sue County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust (CDDFT) for sexual discrimination and harassment over changing-room sharing with Rose Henderson, a transgender colleague, with support from author JK Rowling.
Witnesses say nurses felt intimidated, including Karen Danson, a CDDFT nurse, who describes a panic attack triggered by Henderson.
They say the policy contradicts a Supreme Court ruling that defines 'woman' and 'sex' as biological females.
Tribunal proceedings are ongoing.