2,000+ NHS buildings in England are older than the health service, raising safety concerns with sewage leaks and broken lifts.

2,000+ NHS buildings in England are older than the health service itself, raising concerns about patient and staff safety. Issues reported in these older buildings include sewage leaks and broken lifts. Some NHS trusts have over two-thirds of their buildings more than 75 years old, increasing concerns about the state of the buildings, which could lead to further crises and compromised patient care.

April 14, 2024
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