A glamour model who attempted to swindle the NHS out of £3 million has been jailed after her elaborate fraud was exposed when she was spotted partying at a festival in nothing but body paint.
Jasmine Allchurch, 33, from Nottingham, had launched a massive clinical negligence lawsuit claiming she suffered life-changing injuries from a delayed ectopic pregnancy diagnosis at King's Mill Hospital in 2017.
The Elaborate Deception
Allchurch told medical experts and lawyers she was virtually housebound, suffering from chronic pain, mobility issues, and psychological trauma that prevented her from working or enjoying normal activities.
She claimed the alleged negligence had left her unable to walk unaided, drive, or maintain relationships, presenting herself as severely disabled during medical assessments.
The Festival That Unraveled Everything
Her carefully constructed deception came crashing down when investigators obtained photographs of her dancing energetically at the Lost Village Festival in Lincolnshire, wearing only body paint and showing no signs of disability.
The images showed her moving freely, bending, and celebrating with other festival-goers - completely contradicting the physical limitations she had described to medical professionals.
The Investigation Intensifies
Further investigation revealed Allchurch had:
- Been working regularly as a model throughout her supposed disability
- Maintained an active social media presence showing her living normally
- Participated in photoshoots and events without any apparent physical restrictions
- Contradicted her claimed symptoms in multiple documented instances
Courtroom Consequences
At Nottingham Crown Court, Allchurch admitted to fraud and was sentenced to two years and three months in prison. Judge Steven Coupland condemned her actions as a "calculated and determined attempt to defraud the NHS of millions."
The judge noted that her claims would have deprived genuine patients of vital NHS resources, stating: "This was a shameless attempt to exploit a system designed to help those truly in need."
Broader Implications
The case highlights growing concerns about fraudulent claims against the NHS, which cost the health service millions annually that could otherwise be spent on patient care and medical resources.
Legal experts warn that such cases undermine public trust in genuine clinical negligence claims while placing additional strain on an already stretched healthcare system.
