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Disgraced surgeon Eljamel performed several wrong site surgeries, inquiry told

A public inquiry is taking place after patients of the neurosurgeon raised concerns that he had harmed as many as 200 people.

Evening Standard · Sep 11

‘Furious’ Eljamel patients accuse NHS Tayside of failing duty of candour

A public inquiry is taking place after patients of Sam Eljamel raised concerns he had harmed as many as 200 people.

Evening Standard · Sep 9

Eljamel patients left with ‘horrific’ disabilities after surgery, inquiry told

In her evidence, former MSP Liz Smith said some patients allegedly had the wrong parts of their bodies removed by the disgraced surgeon.

Evening Standard · Sep 8

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Eljamel victims want answers from inquiry, says ex-MSP who backed campaigners

A public inquiry into the disgraced brain surgeon has begun hearings.

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Public hearings in Eljamel Inquiry ‘a long time coming’, says senior counsel

The first day of proceedings began on Tuesday with an opening address from Jamie Dawson KC.

Evening Standard · Sep 8

Inquiry into disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel to begin public hearings

The inquiry will take place in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard · Sep 7

Patients left ‘anxious’ by Government silence on Eljamel Inquiry delay – lawyer

The public inquiry is taking place after patients of former neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel raised concerns that he had harmed as many as 200 people.

Evening Standard · May 14

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Disgraced surgeon ‘took my life away’, former footballer says

Former Dundee United player Iain Jenkins said neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel performed bad surgery on his back in 1999.

Evening Standard · Jan 14

Nurse Sandie Peggie wins part of claim against NHS Fife

A tribunal began in February after Ms Peggie lodged a claim against NHS Fife and transgender medic Dr Beth Upton

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

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 · Nov 27, 2025

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 · Nov 27, 2025

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”

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025

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

The Eljamel inquiry heard opening statements on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025

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 · Nov 26, 2025

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Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025

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 · Sep 10, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2025

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.

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Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

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 · Dec 23, 2024

‘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’.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 23, 2024

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) · Dec 24, 2023

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 Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

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.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023

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 · Sep 7, 2023

Public inquiry to be held into disgraced surgeon Eljamel

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

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