An investigation into NHS trusts has revealed that Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust had the highest number of chemical leaks.
Manchester University Trust recorded the highest number of chemical leaks with 22. A statement from the trust said it takes 'chemical safety extremely seriously'. A statement from the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust added: “As one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the country operating across 10 hospitals, meaningful comparison with smaller organisations is very difficult. Our colleagues are diligent and robust in flagging incidents, no matter how small.
Liberal Democrat health and social care spokesperson Daisy Cooper said their findings are 'shocking', adding: “Hospitals are falling apart, with chemical leaks in critical wards and a frightening number of faulty fire alarms. The repair budget for crumbling hospitals is mounting up yet ministers are nowhere to be found.”
Ms Cordery added: “Many trusts in the Government’s New Hospital Programme were deeply disappointed to learn that their building plans won’t be delivered before 2030. It was even more frustrating for those that missed the ‘cut’ and weren’t given any funding at all despite expectations.