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Nurse Struck Off for Stealing £770k from Vulnerable 99-Year-Old

Nurse Struck Off for Stealing £770k from Vulnerable 99-Year-Old

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ThreatCluster •October 18, 2026 at 16:38 UTC
  • •Rebecca Burwood exploited a vulnerable 99-year-old, taking £770,000 from her.
  • •The nurse manipulated the elderly woman into transferring her house and making large withdrawals.
  • •Burwood was struck off by the Nursing and Midwifery Council for serious misconduct.

Rebecca Burwood, a nurse at Bryn Yr Haul Care in Mold, Wales, exploited a 99-year-old woman, taking £770,000 over six years. The elderly resident, who had no family, was manipulated into transferring ownership of her house and withdrawing large sums from her bank account. Burwood used the funds for personal expenses, including vehicles and cosmetic surgery. The Nursing and Midwifery Council found her actions constituted serious misconduct, leading to her removal from the nursing register. The victim's bank froze her account due to suspicious activity, prompting an investigation by North Wales Police, which ultimately took no further action as the woman did not wish to file a complaint. Burwood claimed the withdrawals were gifts, but evidence indicated emotional coercion.

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Timeline

2017-01-01
Exploitation began
Burwood started manipulating the elderly woman for financial gain while working at Bryn Yr Haul Care.
Independent
2018-05-05
Burwood became Lasting Power of Attorney
Burwood was granted Lasting Power of Attorney for the woman's property and finances without informing others at the care home.
Mirror
2023-01-01
Investigation launched
The victim's bank froze her account due to suspicious withdrawals, leading to a police investigation.
BBC
2026-10-16
Burwood struck off
The Nursing and Midwifery Council found Burwood guilty of misconduct, resulting in her removal from the nursing register.
BBC

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Common questions

What was the total amount stolen?
Rebecca Burwood stole £770,000 from the 99-year-old woman over a six-year period.
What actions were taken against Burwood?
Burwood was struck off the nursing register by the Nursing and Midwifery Council for serious misconduct.
Was the elderly woman able to file a complaint?
No, the elderly woman, who has since passed away, did not wish to file a complaint against Burwood.