'Crumbling' hospitals funding will only address 'small proportion' of QMC issues

GOVERNMENT funding for “crumbling” hospitals and schools in the Midlands will only address a “small proportion” of Nottingham hospital's maintenance needs.

- By LAUREN MONAGHAN Local democracy reporter

The government has announced more than £194 million for vital repairs.

This included more than £80 million going towards 130 schools to fix broken roofs and remove asbestos. More than £113 million is being allocated to 75 NHS sites, including hospitals, mental health units, and ambulance stations, which are experiencing long-term issues such as leaky pipes, poor ventilation, and electrical problems.

The money aims to restore pride in classrooms and help prevent thousands of cancelled operations and appointments.

The Queen's Medical Centre, run by Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUH), will get £12,663,000 to improve water, heating, electrical and gas systems, internal building fabric and fixtures and plant equipment.

Fire safety works, structural works and a lift upgrade or replacement are also expected.