The hospitals so rundown they are 'outright dangerous', NHS chiefs say

Multiple NHS hospitals are now so rundown they pose a serious risk to patient and staff safety, internal health service documents reveal.

Named and shamed facilities include Stepping Hill hospital in Stockport, three hospitals in Doncaster and Bassetlaw, Croydon hospital in south London, and multiple hospitals run by Barts Health trust, also in the capital.

Hazards include fires, floods from ageing pipes and tanks, electrical issues and even potentially dangerous bacterial infection from decaying infrastructure.

Some of the patients deemed at risk include cancer patients, those receiving life-saving care and even some specialist services caring for vulnerable babies. 

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Source: Daily Mail, 30 December 2024