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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

RAAC in the NHS Estate

05 November 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Karin Smyth Lab Bristol South

NHS

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Key points

  • The statement addresses the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in NHS facilities, which poses safety risks.
  • Over 1 billion has been invested to address RAAC issues and reduce the backlog of maintenance.
  • The programme aims to eradicate RAAC from all identified hospital sites with confirmed cases by delivering mitigation works and ensuring patient and staff safety until replacement hospitals are ready.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in NHS facilities, which poses safety risks.

Action requested

Over £1 billion has been invested to address RAAC issues and reduce the backlog of maintenance. The programme aims to eradicate RAAC from all identified hospital sites with confirmed cases by delivering mitigation works and ensuring patient and staff safety until replacement hospitals are ready.

Key facts

  • Over £1 billion will be invested to tackle dangerous reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in the NHS estate.
  • As of 3 October 2024, there are 47 hospital sites in England with confirmed RAAC, a reduction from previous figures.
  • RAAC has been completely eradicated at 13 hospital sites.
  • The list of sites on GOV.UK has been updated and can be accessed for further details.
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