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Eljamel Inquiry and Independent Clinical Review

Muftah Salem Eljamel worked as a neurosurgeon at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee between 1995 and 2013. He was suspended by NHS Tayside following concerns raised by patients.

Two investigations have been established: a public inquiry led by Lord Weir and an independent clinical review led by Professor Stephen Wigmore.
The Eljamel Inquiry is a Scottish public inquiry set up under the Inquiries Act 2005. It relates to the professional practice of Mr Eljamel and will investigate:

  • The appointment of Mr Eljamel to various professional positions he held between 1995 and 2014, his clinical supervision and suspension in 2013 and his resignation on 31 May 2014;
  • When concerns about Mr Eljamel were raised and how those concerns were responded to by NHS Tayside and those working for it;
  • Whether important information about Mr Eljamel’s professional practice was concealed by him and/or NHS Tayside; and
  • Whether the actions taken by NHS Tayside and other relevant organisations and the systems that they had in place were adequate to protect patients.

The independent clinical review (ICR) will give former patients, or a relative or representative authorised to participate on their behalf, the opportunity to have a personalised review of the care and treatment they received.

Both of these investigations are independent of NHS Tayside and have their own dedicated, independent websites which you can visit at the links below.