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NHS Survey Finds Rats, Leaks, Patients Treated in Corridors

6/17/2026

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Unison’s survey of over 19,000 NHS workers found sewage leaks, rodent infestations and unusable toilets.
One in seven staff said dilapidated buildings made their workplace unsafe.
Fourteen percent saw rats or other vermin as Helga Pile warned budget cuts have left the estate deteriorating.
Data show nearly 3,000 patients a day treated in corridors or cafés because emergency departments lack beds, with 2,200 in A&E corridors in May.

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Story summary

Unison’s survey of over 19,000 NHS workers found sewage leaks, rodent infestations and unusable toilets.
One in seven staff said dilapidated buildings made their workplace unsafe.
Fourteen percent saw rats or other vermin as Helga Pile warned budget cuts have left the estate deteriorating.
Data show nearly 3,000 patients a day treated in corridors or cafés because emergency departments lack beds, with 2,200 in A&E corridors in May.