NHS buildings ‘falling apart’ as maintenance backlog jumps to almost £14bn

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By Jane Kirby, PA Media Health Editor

The safety of patients and staff is being put at risk by “falling apart” NHS buildings, leaders have warned, as figures show the maintenance bill has jumped a fifth to almost £14 billion.

The cost to eradicate the backlog of NHS repairs in England now stands at £13.8 billion, up 19% from £11.6 billion the previous year.