NHS corridor care is ‘torture’ leading to patient deaths and staff nightmares
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A report by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) reveals that "corridor care" in UK hospitals is widespread, leading to patient deaths and causing trauma for NHS staff. The RCN's dossier, based on testimonies from hundreds of nurses in early January, details instances of patients dying while unattended in makeshift care areas like corridors and converted rooms. The report highlights that overcrowding forces hospitals to utilize unsuitable spaces for patient care, extending beyond emergency departments. The RCN has declared corridor care a "national emergency" and the NHS's safety watchdog has warned of serious risks associated with these temporary environments. While the health secretary has pledged to end corridor care in England by 2029, staff groups remain skeptical.
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