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flag A transgender nurse, Rose Henderson, was supported by colleagues at her hospital despite challenges over her use of women’s changing rooms.

flag A transgender nurse, Rose Henderson, was described as "liked and supported" by her immediate colleagues during an employment tribunal in Newcastle, where seven nurses challenged her use of the women’s changing rooms at Darlington Memorial Hospital. flag The nurses alleged sexual harassment, discrimination, and privacy breaches, citing Henderson’s more masculine appearance after stopping hormone therapy, including visible stubble and wearing boxer shorts. flag However, the trust’s workforce manager testified that Henderson continued to present as a woman in all other ways—using female pronouns, clothing, name, and hairstyle—and that her team had no formal complaints. flag While some staff expressed discomfort, managers affirmed her right to use the facilities, and alternatives like cubicles were discussed. flag The case centers on balancing legal protections under the Equality Act with workplace comfort.

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