Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — substantive hearing

NMC orders Amanda Lillian Reid struck off after pension fraud conviction

The NMC found impairment following the fraud conviction and ordered striking off. It also imposed interim suspension during the appeal period before the final order takes effect.

MedicWatch editorial · Published 14 September 2026 · Updated 22 September 2026

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Concerning Amanda Lillian Reid, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 98B0315S).

Decision date: 14 September 2026 · Hearing started 14 September 2026

In plain English

The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee ordered Amanda Lillian Reid to be struck off following a conviction for pension fraud. The panel found sustained, planned dishonesty and insufficient evidence of insight or remediation. It acknowledged her guilty plea and acceptance of the regulatory concern, but concluded that lesser sanctions would not protect the public or maintain confidence in nursing. An interim suspension covers the appeal period.

Charges

The sole charge concerned a conviction on 8 September 2025 at Livingston Sheriff Court for defrauding the Scottish Pensions Authority. The NMC panel found it proved on the certificate of conviction. The decision records that the fraud involved falsely claiming terminal illness to obtain pension payments and resulted in a two-year prison sentence.

Findings

The NMC panel found impairment by reason of conviction on public protection and public interest grounds. It described sustained, planned dishonesty, noted no evidence that patients had actually been put at risk, and found no evidence of sufficient insight, remorse or remediation. It acknowledged the guilty plea and acceptance of the regulatory concern, but considered conditions or suspension insufficient. It ordered striking off and an 18-month interim suspension during the appeal period. If no appeal is made, the final order replaces the interim order 28 days after written notification.

Mitigating factors

• Mrs Reid pleaded guilty to the criminal offence • The NMC letter dated 31 July 2026 addressed to Mrs Reid stated: ‘The panel took into account that Mrs Reid has not provided a response to the charge by completing and sending the Case Management Form to the NMC. However, it noted that the NMC received a completed Regulatory Concerns Response Form dated 21 November 2025 from Mrs Reid whereby she accepted the regulatory concern relating to being convicted for fraud.’

Aggravating factors

• Patterns of dishonest behaviour over a prolonged period of time • Substantial planning involved in the deception including Mrs Reid changing her appearance by shaving her head daily and taking weight loss medication, forging 16 medical letters purporting to be from a private healthcare provider • Falsely obtaining treatment and controlled drugs • Deceiving professionals, family and friends • Personal financial gain • No evidence of insight or remorse • A lack of meaningful engagement with the NMC

Source

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