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Nurse who stole cash from Age UK shop is struck off 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. 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".
It added: "The panel has determined that a striking-off order is the only appropriate and proportionate sanction in this case." "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.