In January 2026, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) published the final findings of its independent review into the practice of Yaser Jabbar. The report, discussed at a public Board meeting on 29 January 2026, provides a definitive account of the scale of the failures and the current status of police and legal involvement.
Published Findings: The Final Numbers
The review, which was expanded beyond the Royal College of Surgeons’ initial recommendation, examined the treatment of 789 children seen by Mr Jabbar between 2017 and 2022.
- Total Harmed: 98 patients (12.4% of the total reviewed) were found to have suffered harm.
- Directly Linked to Jabbar: 94 of those cases were specifically attributed to the care provided by Mr Jabbar.
- Surgery-Specific Harm: Of the 333 children who underwent surgery performed by him, 91 were harmed—a rate of approximately 27%.
The harm was categorised as follows:
- Severe Harm: 36 cases (including amputations and permanent nerve/muscle damage).
- Moderate Harm: 39 cases.
- Mild Harm: 19 cases.
An additional 53 patients for whom the level of harm could not be definitively graded due to incomplete or insufficient medical records.
Police and Legal Status (January 2026)
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they are in close contact with GOSH regarding the report’s findings. As of late January 2026, officers are assessing the “Patient Recall Findings” report to determine if a formal criminal investigation into medical gross negligence or other charges is required.
In the civil courts, several leading law firms have formally notified GOSH of clinical negligence claims. Many families are currently seeking “interim payments” of compensation to fund corrective surgeries and psychological therapy for children left with lifelong disabilities.
Patient Notification and Support Procedures
GOSH has established a specific protocol for families who were under Mr Jabbar’s care:
- Direct Communication: Families of all 789 patients have recently received individual letters explaining the findings of their specific case reviews.
- Accessing the Report: The full “Patient Recall Findings” report was made public on 29 January 2026 and is available via the hospital’s dedicated Orthopaedic Review webpage.
- Psychological Support: A dedicated support service has been set up through the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS). Families can contact them at 020 7829 7862 or via email at pals@gosh.nhs.uk to arrange therapy or discuss their child’s ongoing care.
- Whistleblowing and Culture: GOSH has committed to a “Local Authority Designated Officer” (LADO) review and has implemented a more transparent framework for staff to raise concerns to prevent a “culture of cover-up.”
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