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Gray ‘concerned, angry and appalled’ at destruction of logs linked to Eljamel

An investigation is being carried out after it emerged NHS Tayside staff destroyed logbooks linked to disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel.

Evening Standard

Board must not blame individuals for destroying Eljamel records, inquiry told

The inquiry is examining the professional practice of disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel within NHS Tayside.

Evening Standard

Logbooks relating to rogue surgeon Sam Eljamel destroyed months before public inquiry

A representative for patients and families affected by the neurosurgeon’s treatments described this as either “gross negligence or possible malice”

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NHS Tayside ‘destroyed logbooks for Eljamel patients in July 2025’ – inquiry

The Eljamel inquiry heard opening statements on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Inquiry into rogue surgeon Sam Eljamel to hear opening statements

Sam Eljamel is thought to have harmed dozens of patients and left some with life-changing injuries

The Independent UK

Inquiry into rogue surgeon to hear opening statements

The Eljamel Inquiry was formally set up by Scotland’s Health Secretary earlier this year.

Evening Standard

Inquiry into rogue surgeon told of efforts to locate him in Libya

Sam Eljamel is thought to have harmed dozens of patients during his time as head of neurosurgery at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

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Harmed patients speak out as Eljamel Inquiry starts

The Patients Action Group has welcomed the public inquiry surrounding ex-surgeon Sam Eljamel from NHS Tayside.

The Independent UK

Inquiry into rogue surgeon to hold preliminary hearing next month

It will examine whether patients of Sam Eljamel were let down by failures in clinical governance, risk management, and complaints handling.

Evening Standard

Eljamel inquiry chairman will ‘listen to those whose voices have not been heard’

Lord Weir is chairing a public inquiry into former Dundee-based neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel who left dozens of patients with life-changing injuries.

Evening Standard

‘Vital’ to address Lord Advocate’s concerns on length of Eljamel probe – Swinney

Scotland’s top prosecutor Dorothy Bain KC said the seven-year investigation into the neurosurgeon had gone on for ‘far too long’.

Evening Standard

Eljamel inquiry 'has not progressed as it should have', Lord Advocate says

SCOTLAND’S Lord Advocate has said she has been concerned “for some time” over the pace of the Sam Eljamel inquiry which she says “has not…

The National (Scotland)

Fear US law firms will start whistleblowing 'bounty hunting' in UK

SCOTTISH campaigners have accused powerful US law firms of planning to exploit whistleblowing procedures in Britain by “bounty hunting” for easy…

The National (Scotland)

Victim of disgraced brain surgeon submits evidence against NHS Tayside to police

Jules Rose, 55, was one of dozens harmed by Professor Sam Eljamel, who removed her tear duct instead of a brain tumour in 2013.

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The Guardian - UK

Scotland announces public inquiry into disgraced doctor Sam Eljamel

Decision comes after decade-long campaign by ex-patients of neurosurgeon responsible for more than 100 botched procedures

The Independent UK

Public inquiry to be held into disgraced surgeon Eljamel

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf confirmed the move to Parliament on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

First Minister confirms 'full public inquiry' into disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel

THE First Minister has confirmed a public inquiry into disgraced surgeon Professor Sam Eljamel will go ahead.

The National (Scotland)

Over 200 patients harmed by Dr Sam Eljamel, campaigner claims

ROGUE doctor Professor Sam Eljamel may have harmed more than 200 patients, a woman campaigning for a public inquiry into the surgeon has said.

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NHS managers who let surgeon work after serious complaints called to resign

Damning report finds NHS Tayside did not adequately monitor neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel

The National (Scotland)

NHS board put patients at risk by ignoring warnings about Eljamel, report finds

A health board “put patients at risk” from a surgeon after ignoring external warnings he was a “poor doctor”, a report found.

The National (Scotland)

'I felt enraged': Eljamel surgery victim did not intend to interrupt Humza Yousaf

THE woman who interrupted Humza Yousaf at the SNP Independence Convention has said she did not intend to shout at the First Minister.

The Guardian - UK

‘Years of trauma came out’: surgery victim on interrupting Humza Yousaf

Theresa Mallett spoke out during first minister’s speech to call for public inquiry into Sam Eljamel

Daily Record

Victim of disgraced Scots surgeon demands public inquiry after disrupting Yousaf speech

Theresa Mallett, 61, suffered life-changing injuries in 2012 after a botched operation by disgraced Sam Eljamel.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf meets with SNP convention heckler to discuss NHS Tayside doctor

Theresa Mallett suffered lifechanging injuries after undergoing botched surgery for sciatica by surgeon Professor Sam Eljamel.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf claps back as Tories question cuts at council they help run

THE Scottish Tories’ depute leader was told to “have a word with her own colleagues” after she raised the mass sacking of 130 teachers at a…

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