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Bournemouth charity theft nurse Michelle Higham struck off | |
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A nurse who stole cash from a charity shop where she worked as a volunteer has been struck off. | A nurse who stole cash from a charity shop where she worked as a volunteer has been struck off. |
Michelle Higham, 46, volunteered at Age UK in Bournemouth and stole a total of £160 in three separate thefts, in August 2011. | |
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) struck Ms Higham off its register after a hearing on Tuesday. | The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) struck Ms Higham off its register after a hearing on Tuesday. |
An NMC panel said Ms Higham "lacked integrity" and had "abused her position of trust". | An NMC panel said Ms Higham "lacked integrity" and had "abused her position of trust". |
"The panel has determined that a striking-off order is the only appropriate and proportionate sanction in this case," it said. | |
Ms Higham was convicted of theft at Poole Magistrates' Court in May 2012 and was given a three-month curfew and ordered to pay £160 compensation and £85 in court costs. | Ms Higham was convicted of theft at Poole Magistrates' Court in May 2012 and was given a three-month curfew and ordered to pay £160 compensation and £85 in court costs. |
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