Case 3201322/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Dr Niamh Murphy v United Kingdom Health Security Agency — 2026
- Case reference
- 3201322/2024
- Decision date
- 28 January 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Gardiner Representation
- Venue
- East London Hearing Centre
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Dr Niamh Murphy
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant brought claims of constructive unfair dismissal, disability discrimination (discrimination arising from disability under s.15 EqA 2010, failure to make reasonable adjustments, and indirect disability discrimination) and unlawful deduction from wages against the United Kingdom Health Security Agency. The case was heard at the East London Hearing Centre on 26-28 January 2026, with deliberation on 29-30 January 2026, before Employment Judge Gardiner sitting alone with reserved judgment.
The Tribunal accepted that the claimant was disabled by reason of anxiety and panic attacks. After resolving disputes about the scope of the issues by reference to Moustache v Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust, it found that none of the claimant's claims were well founded and dismissed them all. The £105 figure referenced is the statutory cap for unfair dismissal awards (£105,707) which did not arise on the dismissal of the claim.
The text of the PDF was truncated; the operative disposition is unambiguous and supports the dismissals stated above.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constructive dismissal | Constructive unfair dismissal claim not well founded and dismissed. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Disability discrimination | Discrimination arising from disability (s.15 EqA 2010), failure to make reasonable adjustments and indirect disability discrimination claims all not well founded and dismissed. Disability accepted (anxiety and panic attacks). | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Unlawful deduction from wages claim (relating to non-payment for periods of annual leave during sickness absence) not well founded and dismissed. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
4 references- Moustache v Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust [2025] EWCA Civ 185
- section 15 Equality Act 2010
- section 6 Equality Act 2010
- ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
Official outcome judgment PDF
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