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Members were told that Ms Robinson had left nursing in March 2022 and had since gone on to work at an organisation in West Yorkshire providing drug and alcohol recovery support, a role which "involves working with vulnerable members of society".

The panel heard Ms Robinson, who had since left nursing but was still working with vulnerable people, agreed she had made "a significant error".

A nurse who admitted having a relationship with an "extremely vulnerable" mental health patient under her care has been suspended for 12 months.

The man, who had been under her care, was described in the hearing as "extremely vulnerable" and "open to manipulation".

The minister said the government was committed to protecting the most vulnerable through the 25% discount on council tax for people who live alone and other support schemes.