Former health board chief denies urging senior doctor to avoid whistleblowing

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A former health board chief executive has said she “absolutely” did not urge a senior doctor to avoid escalating her whistleblowing concerns about infection risks at a flagship hospital. Ms Grant, who led NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde between 2017 and 2024, gave evidence to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry on Tuesday. Inquiry Counsel Fred Mackintosh KC asked Ms Grant about previous statements from former clinical director Dr Penelope Redding. Responding to this, Ms Grant said: “It’s unfortunate that she felt that way. Mr Mackintosh asked Ms Grant about her reaction to the report when she first learned of these reports.