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Scottish Labour to Force Vote on Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Scandal
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde admitted design flaws likely caused infections after years of denial; police are investigating seven patient deaths linked to water system issues.
- Earlier this month, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said there was likely a `causal connection` between patient infections and `the hospital environment, in particular the water system`, a development reported on 27th Jan 2026.
- An inspection report published when the building opened found a "high risk" of water-related infections, and Dr Christine Peters raised concerns about drainage and ventilation amid pressure to open on time.
- In 2018, hospital records show three children were treated for infections possibly linked to bacteria in the water, and child cancer patients were moved from two wards due to water supply problems.
- Investigations and motions followed after police investigators probed deaths at QEUH and the health board faced a corporate homicide probe over seven deaths while Scottish Labour lodged a motion for full record disclosure.
- Families and whistleblowers say they were blocked and bullied seeking answers, some wards at QEUH still have unvalidated ventilation, and many more may have been infected and survived.
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Scottish Labour to force vote on Queen Elizabeth University Hospital scandal
Scottish Labour will force a vote in Holyrood today to pressure the SNP Government to authorise the immediate full disclosure of documents relating to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital scandal.
·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Labour to stage Holyrood vote urging disclosure of hospital communications
The party is lodging a motion calling on SNP ministers to publish and preserve all records connected to the handling of infection at the facility.
·Scotland, United Kingdom
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Shona Robison 'chose not to' have deadly super hospital inspected as SNP dodge questions over deaths - Scottish Daily Express
The Scottish Government faced more questions about its involvement in opening the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital before it was ready, leading to the avoidable death of children.
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