Doctors Hired ‘Fake’ Solicitor

Thursday, 7th March 2019 at 2:51pm

According to the Worcester News website, multiple doctors surgeries failed to carry out full due diligence prior to hiring a data protection officer who was later revealed to have falsely claimed to be a solicitor.

Paul Couldrey was hired on the recommendation of SW Healthcare, the GP Federation for all 32 practices across South Worcestershire.

Couldrey had referred to himself as a ‘qualified solicitor’ on his personal blog and in emails, but has since admitted he has no such qualifications, and blamed a copywriter’s error.

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