Pharmacy Technician Warned for Dishonest Use of Deceased Father’s Blue Badge
Date of Decision: January 8, 2018
Registrant's Role: Pharmacy technician
Allegations:
- On one or more occasions between 1 April 2016 and 1 August 2016, the registrant used a blue badge issued to their father to park in a disabled bay at or around a hospital.
- These actions were dishonest because the registrant did not have permission to use the blue badge under the circumstances and knew they were not entitled to use the badge.
Outcome: Warning issued – to remain on the 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 against the registrant, a pharmacy technician, centred on repeated dishonest use of a disabled parking badge issued to their late father. Between April and August 2016, the registrant used the badge on approximately 8–10 occasions to park in a disabled bay at a hospital, gaining convenient access and avoiding parking charges. The registrant was not entitled to use the badge, which was only valid when the named disabled person was present. The actions constituted a misuse of public resources and raised serious questions regarding professional integrity.
The GPhC brought forward allegations of dishonesty, asserting that the registrant knowingly used the badge without entitlement and without permission, in breach of both professional conduct standards and the public’s trust.
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