Barts nurse who defrauded vulnerable patients jailed

Ms Longhurst read a victim impact statement out in court, saying she was targeted when she was “as most physically vulnerable a person could be”.

She said it had affected her recovery, adding: “I felt violated and very vulnerable and became paranoid of any member of staff coming into my room.”

At an earlier hearing, Solmaz, of Mare Street in Hackney, pleaded guilty to five counts of fraud and three counts of possession of articles for use in fraud.

During sentencing, Solmaz wiped away tears as she sat in the dock.

Representing her, barrister Charlotte O’Connor said her client was psychologically vulnerable and had complex mental health issues.

Judge Gregory Perrins told Solmaz: “You took advantage of their obvious vulnerability, in the most grotesque breach of trust.”