NHS staff lift lid on ‘dreadful’ state of hospitals (opens original article in a new tab)

NHS staff report widespread health risks and dangerous conditions in hospitals, including leaking sewage, rodent infestations, and lack of clean toilets, according to a Unison survey of 19,000 workers.

• Unison survey of 19,000 NHS staff reveals widespread health risks and dangerous conditions in hospitals, clinics, and ambulance stations.
• One in seven respondents reported vermin infestations including rats, silverfish, ants, bedbugs, and cockroaches in their workplaces.
• Almost one in three health service workers said workplace conditions have worsened in the past year, with one in seven considering their workplace unsafe due to poor physical state.