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Inspectors Find Decomposing Bodies in NHS Hospital Mortuaries

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

Overview

  • 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.