Unsafe Concrete Removed From 20 Hospitals in England - Including Cheshire Site

Unsafe concrete removed from 20 hospitals in England - including Cheshire site

The lightweight material was widely used in public buildings between the 1960s and 1980s

'Crumbling concrete' removed from Kidderminster Hospital

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) has now been removed from 20 hospitals in England including Kidderminster Hospital.

RAAC taken out of seven more hospitals

RAAC taken out of seven more hospitals Polly Jones 11 September, 2025 RAAC taken out of seven more hospitals 11 September, 2025 Seven more hospitals have had their reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) removed.A further 12 are set to be clear by March 2026. The government has pledged to eliminate RAAC from the NHS estate by 2035.The removal is supported by £440 million this year. The seven hospitals are Kidderminster Hospital, Kidder…

RAAC removed from seven NHS hospitals over dangerous roofs

The government removes RAAC concrete from seven additional NHS hospitals, accelerating the nationwide safety programme to protect patients and staff The UK government has removed RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) from seven more NHS hospitals, intensifying a nationwide effort to secure patient and staff safety. This move, part of a broader safety overhaul supported by £440 million in funding, comes as concerns grow over the structura…