Nurse stole £750k from 99-year-old woman for cosmetic surgery and home improvements
Summary
A nurse named Rebecca Louise Burwood stole £750,000 from a 99-year-old woman in her care over six years. She used the money for personal expenses like cosmetic surgery, home improvements, and vehicles, and has now been removed from the nursing register.Key Facts
- Rebecca Louise Burwood was deputy manager at Bryn Yr Haul Care Home in Flintshire.
- She stole £750,000 from a vulnerable 99-year-old woman between 2017 and 2023.
- The victim had no family and depended on Burwood for social contact and care.
- Burwood took control as lasting power of attorney for the woman and managed her finances.
- She withdrew large sums of money, took ownership of the woman’s home, and used funds for personal purchases.
- Burwood bought a car and a campervan with the stolen money, claiming they were for outings with the woman.
- The Nursing and Midwifery Council struck her off the nursing register for misconduct.
- North Wales Police investigated after the woman’s bank reported suspicious activity.
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