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QEUH inquiry hears 'No evidence' of change at Greater Glasgow health board
The inquiry found minimal evidence of implemented changes at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde after infections linked to hospital water systems, with £31 million spent on the investigation.
- January 23, 2026, the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry concluded hearings, with Fred Mackintosh KC saying there is 'precious little' evidence NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has changed.
- The inquiry, launched in 2020 after deaths including Milly Main, focused on the QEUH and RHC campus, costing more than 31 million.
- NHSGGC said in closing submissions that it issued a 'sincere and unreserved apology', affirmed QEUH and RHC are safe today, and outlined significant improvements with ongoing maintenance and monitoring.
- On Thursday, families affected by hospital infections said flaws had 'killed and poisoned our loved ones' and urged politicians to act, while the inquiry noted NHSGGC's early denials and poor treatment of three whistleblowers.
- The inquiry's work continues and the final report is being produced, with 186 witnesses heard, the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry said.
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Evening Standard+6 Reposted by 6 other sources
‘Precious little’ to suggest change at infections row health board, inquiry told
The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry also heard NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s delayed acceptance of issues had made the inquiry’s work more difficult.
·London, United Kingdom
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Health board denials ‘severely impacted’ work of hospitals inquiry, counsel says
Fred Mackintosh KC also said NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde bosses had shown ‘wilful blindness’ to issues with the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
·Kent, United Kingdom
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Reposted as the media today continue to milk the hospital inquiry with downright dishonesty
https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/01/20/latest-in-final-statement-glasgow-hospital-correctly-and-based-on-repeated-research-denies-evidence-of-definite-link-between-the-hospital-environment-and-specific-individual-cases-of-infection/?page_id=102206
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