Inspectors Find Decomposing Bodies in NHS Hospital Mortuaries

Reports reveal inadequate storage and lack of freezer space leading to prolonged refrigeration beyond recommended guidelines.

Human Tissue Authority reports bodies left in unsuitable conditions due to storage issues.
Several NHS trusts failed to move bodies to frozen storage after 30 days, as per guidelines.
Incidents of decomposition found at hospitals in Leeds, London, and Oxford.
Hospitals have since implemented measures to address storage deficiencies.
NHS spokesperson emphasizes adherence to guidelines and improvements in mortuary facilities.