Overview

• The UK government will prioritize the rebuilding of seven hospitals constructed with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac), despite an ongoing review of NHS spending projects.
• Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey, along with six other hospitals, will not be subject to the spending review due to the urgent need to replace deteriorating Raac structures.
• Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized the importance of replacing Raac-built hospitals to protect patient and staff safety.
• The review aims to ensure that the New Hospitals Programme is put on a sustainable footing, with a realistic timeline for delivery.
• Other hospitals included in the rebuild priority list are located in West Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Cheshire, and Suffolk.