Dishonest Use of Deceased Father’s Blue Badge Lands Pharmacy Technician a Formal Warning
Date of Decision: January 8, 2018
Registrant's Role: Pharmacy technician
Allegations:
- Fraudulent use of a disabled parking blue badge issued to the registrant's deceased father on one or more occasions between April and August 2016.
- Dishonest conduct in using the badge without entitlement or permission, resulting in free parking and misuse of disabled spaces.
Outcome: Warning issued, to remain on the online register for two years.
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 6.1 – Act with honesty and integrity to maintain public trust and confidence in your profession.
- Standard 6.5 – Meet accepted standards of personal and professional conduct.
Case Summary
Allegations
The case centred on a pharmacy technician who misused a disabled parking blue badge issued to his father, who had passed away prior to the events in question. Between April and August 2016, while employed by a hospital trust, the registrant used the badge on multiple occasions to access hospital staff parking without payment and to park in disabled spaces. This fraudulent use constituted dishonesty as the badge was not valid for use following his father’s death, and the registrant was neither transporting a disabled individual nor entitled to use the badge under any circumstances.
The allegations were twofold:
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