Almost one in five people say their local hospital building is not a safe place to receive care, while 30 per cent do not know if it is safe, according to a poll.
A poll reveals that crumbling NHS hospitals, infested with vermin, are causing patients to fear their care is unsafe. Nearly 20% of respondents believe their local hospital is unsafe, while 30% are unsure. Concerns include collapsing roofs and rodent infestations. The repair bill for 18 hospitals is estimated at £5.7 billion due to delays in replacement. The government claims it has met a target to deliver two million additional elective care appointments seven months early, aiming to reduce waiting times. The Liberal Democrats have called for a "crumbling hospitals taskforce" and criticized the government's handling of the issue. The government has pledged £40 million to NHS trusts to improve waiting lists and address repairs.
