New analysis by Property Inspect has revealed that the cost of repairing NHS buildings is on course to exceed £16 billion, as the wider maintenance backlog across the UK’s public estate approaches £50 billion. The latest data shows that hospitals ...

NHS estates teams are navigating an increasingly precarious position as compounded building maintenance decisions that were once purely operational now directly impact patient care and safety, says SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance. Across the National Health Service, trusts ...

The NHS estate has long faced a serious and growing challenge: an overwhelming £13.8 billion backlog in essential maintenance, with costs only rising. Delays in upkeep not only endanger patient safety but can also expose Trusts to legal risks, including ...