LUCY Nash appeared at Stroud Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, September 14, accused of 12 fraud and theft charges totalling £2,200.

The incidents are alleged to have occurred between November 4 and December 29 last year at Abbeymead Lodge care home in Gloucester where Nash worked.

Nash, who lived in Vennsfield, Quedgeley at the time but has since moved to Bristol Road, Gloucester, was released on unconditional bail to appear for trial at Gloucester Crown Court on October 14.