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The Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
TV doctor Ranj Singh reveals he now suffers from anxiety after being trolled online by shamed GP
TELLY doctor Ranj Singh has revealed his torment at the hands of a shamed GP who has been struck off for trolling him. He was branded a 'paedophile sympathiser'' and 'scum'' by Dr David Cartland over his support for Covid vaccines. 2 2 Dr Ranj, who appeared on ITV's This Morning and Lorraine shows, sued Cartland, 42, last year. He reported him to the General Medical Council over further online abuse. Strictly star Dr Ranj, 46, told a panel: 'I suffer anxiety due to abhorrent things Dr Cartland said about me. This has been a horrific experience.' Cartland, of Redditch, Worcs, claimed that X was a place for 'rigorous debate'. He apologised and admitted: 'I have reacted unwisely online.' He was struck off over fears he 'would behave in a similar way in future'. Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service chairman Claire Lindley said: ''The Tribunal was concerned about the persistent, threatening and abusive harassment of four separate complaints, over a sustained period of time. Dr Cartland has not shown any recognition of the extent of the impact and his conduct demonstrates a blatant disregard for good medical practise. 'Given the marked lack of insight and remediation, the Tribunal was concerned that Dr Cartland would behave in a similar way in future. '' Dr. Ranj Singh took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, making it to week 7 before being eliminated. He qualified as a doctor in 2003 and works as a children's doctor.
BBC News
27-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Cornwall GP loses registration for harassment of doctors
A doctor from Cornwall has been removed from the medical register for serious professional misconduct following a tribunal David Cartland was found to have harassed three doctors and a practice manager on X, Gettr and Instagram between 2022 and medical tribunal said the GP, who questioned the safety of the Covid-19 vaccine, had acted dishonestly in offering to provide Covid-19 exemption certificates to people regardless of whether they had a medical exemption, something Dr Cartland did not accept was Cartland told the BBC in a statement he "reacted poorly" and he had been the subject of a campaign of abuse and goading, adding that his patient care was "never challenged". Dr Cartland did not attend his Medical Practitioner Tribunal Service hearing, which concluded with his immediate erasure from the medical register after 17 allegations against him were found to be Moran, representing the General Medical Council, told the tribunal Dr Cartland had called one doctor an "evil witch", another "evil malicious scumbags" and said one medical professional had "a sexual interest in sheep". 'Despicable allegations' Dr Cartland's posts were also found to be "hostile to the LGBTQ+ community".The panel was told Dr Cartland made "despicable allegations" against one doctor relating to paedophilia with "absolutely no foundation".Mr Moran said Dr Cartland encouraged his followers to harass the complainants Dr Cartland, Paul Diamond told the panel the three doctors had been "just as bad as him".Dr Cartland's statement said he accepted he "reacted poorly" and apologised for "saying things that he should not have said". "[He] was subjected to a campaign of abuse, smearing and goading from some of those who opposed his views," it panel determined that when it came to offering Covid exemption certificates to people without a medical reason, Dr Cartland had acted dishonestly and that it amounted to serious misconduct. It was said that on 14 and 15 September 2023, Dr Cartland had a conversation with a person, "which did not appear to be a genuine inquiry by this person" asking for an exemption certificate with the intention to travel to the Moran said: "It is the case the doctor [Cartland] disagreed with the need to be vaccinated in order to carry out certain activities such as flying abroad… what is not entitled to do as a doctor, is to undermine the exemption system by providing an exemption when there is no medical reason."Dr Cartland's statement said he did not accept it was dishonest and in response to the tribunal findings said he remained "concerned at the scale of Covid-19 vaccines injuries and comorbidities" and "opposed the vaccine role out to children".It said he was a "highly qualified doctor" with an "exemplary record"."Some doctors who have been erased from the GMC register as a consequence of conducting surgery poorly where the patient has died."It said his mental wellbeing had been affected and he was unable to secure any statement also said surgeries "where he had secured employment were contacted by those opposed to his views and he found himself dismissed".Tribunal chair Claire Lindley said the panel accepted "there is evidence that Dr Cartland is a good doctor" and well-regarded by patients but concluded his online conduct was an example of "serious professional misconduct".She added: "Dr Cartland's actions online impact others, undermine public confidence and could damage the reputation of the profession."The panel decided on Thursday that Dr Cartland should be suspended immediately and could not continue to practice during the 28-day appeal window.
