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Nurse Faces Dismissal Over Trans Patient Incident

1/19/2026

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Nurse Jennifer Melle faces dismissal after referring to a trans patient as 'Mr' at St Helier Hospital, Surrey, in May 2024.
Melle claims the patient attacked her racially.
The Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Trust alleges she breached confidentiality by not identifying the patient.
Melle has filed a tribunal claim for harassment and discrimination.
Supporters including Shadow Equalities Minister Claire Coutinho have launched a petition to prevent her dismissal.

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Nurse Jennifer Melle faces dismissal after referring to a trans patient as 'Mr' at St Helier Hospital, Surrey, in May 2024.
Melle claims the patient attacked her racially.
The Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Trust alleges she breached confidentiality by not identifying the patient.
Melle has filed a tribunal claim for harassment and discrimination.
Supporters including Shadow Equalities Minister Claire Coutinho have launched a petition to prevent her dismissal.