A paramedic has been struck off for stealing NHS equipment worth £3,000 to sell online during the pandemic, leaving ambulances short on supplies.
His actions were discovered after a colleague noticed some equipment was missing. Police searched his home and found stolen items in his garage. It was a big deal, and he ended up with a two-year suspended sentence.
The tribunal was pretty harsh on him. They said he let down the people who needed that equipment the most. He had been a qualified paramedic, but his choices were unforgivable.
Morgan-Kavanaugh resigned from his job in February 2022. He later pleaded guilty to theft in January 2024. The court heard how he took an ECG machine and other vital items.
The judge didn’t hold back. He called it a terrible betrayal of trust. The paramedic had a responsibility, especially during such a tough time. The judge emphasized how critical that equipment was for patients.
In the end, the panel decided to kick him out of the profession. They wanted to ensure that trust in paramedics remained intact. His actions were a serious breach, especially when the NHS was struggling for supplies.
