Faith
MP Defends Christian Nurse Facing Discipline
Faith Facts
- A Christian nurse, Jennifer Melle, is under disciplinary investigation after referring to a biological male patient in line with his sex.
- MP Claire Coutinho has urged hospital officials to end actions against Melle, calling it a grave injustice.
- Melle states her Christian convictions and integrity are being punished, despite over a decade of dedicated service.
Jennifer Melle, a senior nurse, was suspended after addressing a biologically male inmate by his birth sex, sparking claims of misconduct. The patient allegedly responded with racial abuse toward Melle.
She has been accused of breaching data rules by discussing her case publicly, and the Nursing and Midwifery Council claims her actions may pose a risk. Melle insists she is being penalized for standing up for truth and for whistleblowing.
Claire Coutinho MP wrote,
“Taking disciplinary action against Jennifer Melle is a grave injustice.”
“If sanctions are imposed it will cause severe damage to the Trust’s reputation with the public, who can clearly see that Jennifer has done nothing wrong.”
“Ultimately, this is about a nurse who has given over a decade of service to the NHS and who, through no fault of her own, was subjected to racial abuse at work by a transgender convicted paedophile.”
“She was then abandoned by the institutions, including the NMC and the RCN – that were supposed to protect her, but which have instead surrendered to the influence of radical gender ideology.”
Melle expresses her gratitude for her supporters and the Christian Legal Centre, calling this the most challenging time of her life.
“I have always sought to provide the highest standard of care to every patient.”
“But I could not in good conscience refer to a male paedophile as a woman.”
“Doing so would compromise truth and, in my view, patient safety.”
She said.
“I am devastated that my faith and professional integrity have led to this situation, but I stand by my convictions.”
“I am very grateful for what Claire Coutinho has done and now pray for protection and justice.”
Christians are reminded to stand firm in their faith, even when institutions waver, and continue to champion truth, justice, and compassion.