Nurse struck off for false Covid vaccine cancer claim
Penny Ann Senner, a Dorset nurse, was struck off for telling a patient the Covid vaccine caused their cancer.
June 19, 2026
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Source: bbc.co.uk
A nurse has been struck off after telling a patient that the Covid-19 vaccination 'caused your cancer'. Penny Ann Senner, employed at Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust, made the comments during a consultation, according to a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) misconduct panel.
The panel found that Senner's statements were 'unfounded and misleading' and that she had failed to provide evidence to support her claims. The NMC ruled that her fitness to practise was impaired due to misconduct.
Senner was removed from the nursing register, meaning she can no longer work as a nurse in the UK. The NMC panel noted that her actions had the potential to undermine public confidence in the Covid-19 vaccination programme.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Penny Ann Senner struck off?
She was struck off for telling a patient that the Covid-19 vaccine caused their cancer, which the NMC found to be unfounded and misleading.
What does 'struck off' mean for a nurse?
It means the nurse is removed from the professional register and can no longer legally practice as a nurse in the UK.
Did the NMC provide evidence that the vaccine does not cause cancer?
The NMC panel stated that Senner's claims were unfounded and she failed to provide evidence; the panel's decision implies the claims are not supported by scientific evidence.
