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The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry concluded the Glasgow III hearings in relation the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on 13 November 2024. 

During this hearing, the Inquiry took evidence from five groups of witnesses:

• Estates staff of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and contractors involved in the construction and commissioning of the project.
• Clinicians, including those involved in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).
• Communications.
• The expert panel of the 2021 Case Notes Review.
• The panel of independent experts appointed by the Inquiry.

The hearing examined the extent that non-compliance with relevant regulations and guidance led to ventilation and water contamination issues at the Glasgow hospital. It also explored the actions taken to resolve these issues after the handover in 2015 and the extent of their effectiveness.

The next steps the Inquiry will take in relation the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital are detailed in Direction 8. The Glasgow IV hearing session will be held next year beginning on 29 April 2025, in which all remaining evidence necessary for the Inquiry to address its remit and terms of reference will be heard. There will also be an oral hearing to hear final closing submissions in relation to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Royal Hospital for Children in August next year. 

Further Inquiry updates will be posted on our website and social media.