Nurse 'bullied by staff ' stole weight-loss drugs

A Cumbrian nurse who stole prescription drugs from her hospital because she believed they would help her lose weight has been given a three-month suspended prison sentence. Staff nurse Ruth Stewart pleaded guilty to stealing 11 Eltroxin 50 thyroid tablets from Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary. Her lawyer said Ms Stewart had ...

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