From rats to sewage leaks: NHS staff expose reality inside UK hospitals

‘The NHS should be fit for the 21st century, not a crumbling Dickensian relic,’ said Unison’s head of health - (PA)

NHS hospitals and buildings across the UK are plagued by rats, cockroaches, silverfish and other pests, according to a new survey of nearly 9,000 health workers.

The findings released by the Unison union raise serious questions about the overall state of NHS buildings and the potential impact on hygiene and safety.