The former NHS nurse appeared on a live TV debate with Jeremy Vine on Monday.
A nurse has been sacked and may face the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) after suggesting Conservative voters “do not deserve to be resuscitated”.
The former NHS nurse appeared on a live TV debate with Jeremy Vine on Monday.
Miranda Hughes rightly told viewers about the struggles health and care workers were facing, including a lack of resources and funding, which is negatively affecting patient care.
However, Ms Hughes conlcuded, “if you have voted Conservative, you do not deserve to be resuscitated by the NHS”. When questioned, she went on to add “of course” she would resuscitate someone – it is just “appalling” the way NHS workers have been treated.
The comments have sparked outrage among nurses and the general public, with some suggesting that her comments were inappropriate.
Very angry.
Speaking to reporters, Ms Hughes claims she has been sacked for her comments and her employer, HCML has been quick to distance themselves from the comments.
In the interview, Ms Hughes said she is regretful of her comments and is looking to leave the profession.
She explained to the Daily Mail, “I said what I said in the heat of the moment… I was very angry and should not have said what I did, but I was so angry that it just got the better of me.”
The company specialising in medical assessment and rehabilitation said in a statement, “The opinions expressed by the individual are their own personal views and do not represent those of the company.
“The company has policies which determine the permissibility of comments made by employees in the media, or on social media, and we will be investigating the extent to which the comments in question breached those policies. If a breach is found to have occurred then appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.”
The Code.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has since released a statement saying they are aware of Ms Hughes’s comments.
A spokesperson explained, “We’ve seen a lot of tweets about a comment made yesterday on television.
Adding, “Our Code is clear that professionals on our register must promote professionalism and trust at all times. Where concerns are raised with us we’ll always look into it and consider taking action if needed.”
The regulator has previously warned nurses to ensure their behaviour abides by the Code when campaigning over pay and working conditions.
