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Nurse struck off after stealing £750,000 from vulnerable 99-year-old resident
Overview
A nursing and midwifery council hearing has struck off deputy care home manager Rebecca Louise Burwood for stealing £750,000 from a vulnerable 99-year-old resident between 2017 and 2023. Burwood abused her position of trust, became the resident's lasting power of attorney, and spent the money on cosmetic surgery, home improvements, a car, a campervan, and utility bills, while also obtaining ownership of the victim's £400,000 house.
Key points
- Rebecca Louise Burwood, deputy manager at Bryn Yr Haul Care Home in Mold, Flintshire, was struck off by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- She stole approximately £750,000 from a vulnerable 99-year-old resident who had no family and was dependent on her.
- The stolen funds were used for personal gain, including home improvements, cosmetic surgery, a £20,000 car, and a £9,000 campervan.
- Burwood also acquired ownership of the resident's £400,000 house and acted as her lasting power of attorney without informing her employer.
- The NMC panel concluded that Burwood engaged in a sustained, calculated course of conduct and acted dishonestly, causing significant financial and emotional harm.