Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Harlequins’ ‘Bloodgate’ physio Steph Brennan struck off by Health Professions Council

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Harlequins’ ‘Bloodgate’ physio Steph Brennan struck off by Health Professions Council

Harlequins' 'Bloodgate' physio Steph Brennan struck off by Health Professions CouncilFormer Harlequins physiotherapist Steph Brennan has been struck off following his role in rugby’s infamous ‘Bloodgate’ scandal.The decision was made by the Health Professions Council conduct and competence committee following a two-day hearing in London.

Brennan had accepted all but one of the allegations laid before him, denying that “by reason of your misconduct, your fitness to practice is impaired.”

Brennan is currently serving a two-year suspension from rugby, and for the past 12 months has been working in private practice. He admitted to five instances – including ‘Bloodgate’ – of faking blood injuries.Read more

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