A Christian occupational therapist has been disciplined for praying for a Muslim colleague, despite being encouraged by the colleague to talk about her faith, it was reported in late June.
Victoria Wasteney, Head of Occupational Therapy at the East London NHS trust, prayed for the newly-qualified Muslim worker after she expressed concerns about her health. When Victoria offered to pray with her, she willingly agreed, replying: ‘OK’.
But the colleague raised a complaint against Victoria, who was called before the Associate Director of Therapies and was suspended for nine months pending an investigation. The colleague had never complained to her personally and had always initiated discussions about Victoria's faith.
