Mr S Thomson v University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Case No: 1401978/2024

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr. S Thomson Respondent: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Heard at: Bristol On: 12 – 16 January 2026 Before: Employment Judge Gray-Jones Ms S Maidment Mr K Sleeth Representation Claimant: In person Respondent: Mr R Fitzpatrick, Counsel

JUDGMENT

1. The Respondent subjected the Claimant to detriments on the ground that the Claimant had made protected disclosures contrary to s.47B Employment Rights Act 1996 by: i. Restricting the Claimant from undertaking Bank shifts in November 2023, and thereafter when the restriction was lifted continuing to restrict him from undertaking any shifts in the Respondent’s Emergency Department until the te...

2. The Respondent subjected the Claimant to direct discrimination because of the protected characteristic of disability (s.13 Equality Act 2010) by terminating his Bank contract.