School case GP acted dishonestly

A Bristol doctor who lied to help his lover's child get into a school was guilty of misconduct, the General Medical Council (GMC) has ruled.

Stephen Lockyer wrote a medical report which falsely stated the boy lived at the home of the receptionist at his surgery in Almondsbury.

He also failed to mention he was having a relationship with the boy's mother at the time.

The GMC said it would not impose sanctions on Dr Lockyer, 55.

'Highest esteem'

The hearing was told Dr Lockyer had "assisted" in the deception of South Gloucestershire Education Authority.

Dr Lockyer denied his actions were dishonest, fraudulent, unprofessional and liable to bring the profession into disrepute.

The panel said it was satisfied his actions were "premeditated, dishonest and constituted an abuse of your privileged position as a doctor".

But GMC panel chairman Richard Kyle said that imposing conditions on his registration "would serve no useful purpose".

Mr Kyle said: "It is clear from the number and quality of testimonials submitted on your behalf that you are held in the highest esteem by your professional colleagues, patients and other members of the local community."

The panel was told that Dr Lockyer's Primary Care Trust continued to have full confidence in him.