St Helier Hospital's alarming infrastructure problems, described as among the worst in the NHS, have led to concerns about patient safety. The hospital features leaking ceilings, broken lifts, and sinking floors, prompting calls for urgent government action. The redevelopment plan has been postponed to the 2030s, amid fears that critical failures may occur sooner. While significant funds have been allocated for repairs, former hospital officials express doubts about its adequacy, particularly regarding fire risks and healthcare delivery. This situation highlights the urgent need for improved hospital infrastructure to ensure patient care and safety.
Harrison Galliven Local Democracy Reporting Service Google A south-west London hospital's crumbling infrastructure is "among the worst" in the NHS, according to its former estates manager. Leaking ceilings, broken lifts and sinking floors have become normal sights at St Helier Hospital, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Bobby Dean, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, called on the prime minister to take immediate action, and said there was a "very real fear that some of the buildings on the existing estate are at risk of catastrophic failure before the decade is out."
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