Crumbling NHS hospitals are suffering chemical leaks and broken fire alarms as the cost of tackling the repair backlog passes £10billion, an investigation reveals.
Bosses reported 115 chemical incidents last year, including on children’s wards, A&Es and maternity units.
Health leaders last night described the repair bill as ‘eye-watering’ and warned buildings and facilities are ‘in a very bad way and getting worse’.
Manchester University Trust recorded 22 chemical leaks, which is more than any other trust that responded to