Hospital Rebuilds Using Crumbling Raac to Proceed Despite Spending Review

Seven hospitals will be prioritized for rebuilding to ensure patient and staff safety, as confirmed by the Department of Health and Social Care.

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.