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flag Seven NHS hospitals delayed until 2032–2033 due to RAAC safety issues, missing 2030 target amid funding shifts.

flag Seven NHS hospitals delayed due to deteriorating reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) will now open between 2032 and 2033, missing the 2030 target. flag The UK government revised its New Hospital Programme in January 2025, focusing on 20 priority sites amid construction delays and rising maintenance costs, with some hospitals facing over £500 million in repair expenses. flag While £1.6 billion has been committed to remove RAAC by 2035, delays are diverting funds from patient care, raising safety and operational concerns.

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