Hospitals with unsafe concrete expected to miss rebuild deadline
Work to fix hospitals built using unsafe concrete will not be completed in time to meet the government's target, a new report has warned.
Seven hospitals built using Raac, or reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, were prioritised for remedial work last year, with the government setting a deadline of 2030.
The new buildings are now expected to open in 2032 and 2033 - but some are already facing pressure to meet the revised timetable, the National Audit Office (NAO) said.
In a number of hospitals, roofs are being supported by metal props and some areas have been closed as unsafe.
Meanwhile, affected health trusts face huge maintenance bills to keep their aging buildings safe.
Source: BBC News, 16 January 2025