Maintenance backlog for ‘decrepit’ NHS buildings jumps to almost £16 billion

Patient safety is being put at risk by ‘decrepit’ NHS buildings, experts have warned (PA) - (PA Wire)

Patient safety is being put at risk by “decrepit” NHS buildings, experts have warned, as new figures show the maintenance bill has risen by more than 15% to almost £16 billion.

The sum outstrips the total cost of running the NHS estate, which was £14 billion in 2024/25, according to NHS England data.