The total maintenance backlog has now ballooned to 13.8bn in 2023-24, indicating a serious neglect of infrastructure that directly affects patient care.
High-risk repairs, which could lead to serious injury or major service disruptions, have become the fastest growing part of the hospital maintenance backlog.
Over 600 days of clinical time were lost last year due to infrastructure failures, including critical issues such as faulty roofs and broken heating systems.
Helen Morgan highlighted that years of neglect have shaken patients' confidence in the NHS, questioning how waiting times can be reduced amid crumbling facilities.
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