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Audit Office: Seven Hospitals Face 2032 Rebuild Delays

1/16/2026

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The National Audit Office warns that Raac makes seven prioritized hospitals miss the 2030 rebuild deadline, with openings shifted to 2032–2033.
Many facilities remain unsafe, roofs supported by metal props.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticized the original New Hospitals Programme as unrealistic.
In January 2025, the plan was revised to 20 projects with extra funding and extended timelines, though some hospitals are projected to open nine to ten years later.

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The National Audit Office warns that Raac makes seven prioritized hospitals miss the 2030 rebuild deadline, with openings shifted to 2032–2033.
Many facilities remain unsafe, roofs supported by metal props.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticized the original New Hospitals Programme as unrealistic.
In January 2025, the plan was revised to 20 projects with extra funding and extended timelines, though some hospitals are projected to open nine to ten years later.