Eljamel patients hail ‘massive shift’ as time bar reset

Former patients say NHS Tayside decision could unlock hundreds of legal claims.

Former patients of disgraced Dundee surgeon Sam Eljamel say their campaign for justice has taken a “massive shift” – after NHS Tayside agreed to reset a time bar for legal claims.

Many patients – who’ve been left with life-changing injuries – have been unable to seek compensation due to the surgeries taking place more than three years ago.

But the health board has now agreed to “reset the clock” – which campaigners say could pave the way for hundreds of claims.

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