AN inquiry into the construction of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital will hear from patients and their families in September. 

People will be able to have their say on safety at the Govan hub following a series of ward closures linked to infection risk.

The inquiry, which was launched by the Scottish Government in 2019, will examine the impact these issues had on patients and make recommendations to ensure any mistakes are not repeated. 

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Lord Brodie, chair of the inquiry, said: “The first priority of the Inquiry is to understand the experiences of affected patients and their families and this evidence will be crucial.

"As such, it is the focus of our first series of hearings this autumn.

“When I launched the inquiry last year, I asked that anyone who wished to share their experiences to make contact.

"I am pleased to say we have already had some positive conversations with stakeholders and I urge anyone else who thinks they can contribute to get in touch with the inquiry team as soon as possible.”

Scheduled to start on September 20 and planned to last around three weeks, the hearings will be an opportunity for those who have been affected by issues at the hospitals to share their experiences.

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The inquiry will also investigate concerns over the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and Department of Clinical Neurosciences (RHCYP/DCN) in Edinburgh.

Today’s announcement lays out the steps to the September hearings:

  • Step one is a virtual meeting hosted by Lord Brodie in March to set out the inquiry’s priorities, explaining its various stages and updating on progress so far.
  • Step two, which is currently underway, is for members of the Inquiry team to speak with affected patients and families to capture their experiences.
  • Step three is for the inquiry team to work with affected patients and families to formalise their statements if they are asked to do so.
  • Step four is a procedural hearing in June, where Lord Brodie will set out the details of how the autumn hearings will operate.