NHS nurse wrongly suspended for two years after patient claimed she was pregnant with his child

Nurse's life turned upside down after false allegation

A nurse has spoken of her relief after her suspension from the NHS was lifted following a two-year ordeal triggered by a false allegation from a patient that she was pregnant with his child.

The nurse, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said she was "overwhelmed with relief" after the allegation was finally dropped and she was allowed to return to work.

She said the experience had been "traumatic" and had left her feeling "humiliated" and "powerless".

Allegation was 'completely untrue'

The nurse said the allegation was made by a patient who she had been treating for a long-term condition.

She said the patient had become "obsessed" with her and had started to make inappropriate advances towards her.

She said she had repeatedly rejected his advances and had reported his behaviour to her superiors.

Investigation found no evidence to support allegation

However, the patient then made the false allegation that she was pregnant with his child.

The nurse was suspended from work while an investigation was carried out.

The investigation found no evidence to support the allegation and the nurse was allowed to return to work.

Nurse says she was 'failed' by the NHS

However, the nurse said she felt she had been "failed" by the NHS during the ordeal.

She said she had not been given enough support and had been left feeling isolated and alone.

She said she was now considering legal action against the NHS.

NHS apologises for 'failing' nurse

The NHS has apologised to the nurse for the way she was treated.

A spokesperson said the NHS was "committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment for all staff".

The spokesperson said the NHS would be "reviewing its policies and procedures to ensure that staff are better supported in the future".