A veteran nurse who was struck off over alleged financial behaviour at two County Armagh nursing homes has won a High Court appeal against the tribunal’s decision.
Mildred Wylie, now in her 70s, welcomed a judge’s strong criticism of the case brought against her by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). She had been accused of overcharging vulnerable patients at two care homes she ran with her husband.
Strike-off decision overturned
Mrs Wylie was struck off in 2024. In its published decision, an NMC fitness to practise panel described her misconduct as “deplorable”.
However, the High Court appeal resulted in the tribunal’s decision being quashed. The judge was described as scathing in his criticism of the NMC case, marking a major development in the long-running dispute for the County Armagh nurse.
The case had continued for 14 years before the appeal outcome. Mrs Wylie said the result had finally cleared her name and spoke about the personal impact of the proceedings.
“At last, after 14 years, my innocence has been proved beyond all doubt,” said Mrs Wylie.
“I have been a nurse since 1975 and have always placed others first. My reputation means a lot and to have that torn to shreds in the way it happened was devastating.”
Background to the case
The allegations related to what the NMC characterised as financial misconduct at two nursing homes in County Armagh. The source material does not name the homes or provide further details of the High Court’s reasoning, beyond reporting the judge’s criticism and the decision to overturn the tribunal outcome.
The Belfast Telegraph report was published on 11 August 2026 at 6.15am. The appeal outcome means Mrs Wylie’s 2024 strike-off decision no longer stands, according to the report.