Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre has an abandoned clinic plagued by infrastructure issues, highlighting safety concerns among medical staff. The government’s delay until 2037 for major rebuilding exacerbates fears of deteriorating conditions across the hospital. Michael Soroka emphasizes that outdated facilities are compromising safety, with escalating leaks from old pipes leading to the clinic's closure. The Department of Health acknowledges the 'crumbling NHS' that they inherited but insists the timeline is realistic. With space at a premium, there is urgency for infrastructure improvements to address patient care challenges.
This is what can happen when infrastructure issues are left untreated, said Michael Soroka during a visit by the BBC.
It is embarrassing to see the state the clinic is in now. Catastrophic leaks caused this and it became impossible to maintain,
The equipment in our plant rooms is coming towards the end its life. This could cause further leaks if it isn't replaced soon enough.
We are full here at the QMC. Space is at a premium and we struggle to accommodate patients,
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