Surgeon admits fraud over amputation of own legs
Summary
A former NHS surgeon, Neil Hopper, has admitted to insurance fraud and possessing illegal content. He falsely claimed his leg injuries were due to a health condition when they were self-inflicted for personal reasons. The fraudulent claims amounted to over £466,000.Key Facts
- Neil Hopper was an NHS vascular surgeon in Cornwall.
- He had his legs amputated in 2019 after self-inflicting injuries.
- The court revealed he had a sexual interest in amputation.
- Hopper falsely claimed his injuries were due to sepsis.
- He admitted to fraudulent insurance claims totaling over £466,000.
- The money from the claims was spent on personal items like a camper van and home improvements.
- He worked at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust from 2013 until his arrest in 2023.
- The NHS Trust stated the charges do not relate to his professional conduct or patient safety.
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