NHS report reveals HARROWING state of the service – ‘People are DYING in corridors!’
A report from the Royal College of Nursing has revealed the heartbreaking state of the NHS. Over 5,000 nurses shared their experiences of patients dying in hospital corridors, sitting in chairs for days without beds, and being left in soiled clothing due to staff shortages and overcrowding. The term “Corridor Care” has become a painful reality for many.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting spoke in Parliament, promising to fix the crisis. He said, “I won’t accept patients being treated in corridors. It’s unsafe, undignified, and must stop.” Despite his words, many nurses and critics feel these promises won’t lead to real change.
One nurse, “Sara,” shared her frustrations: “We’ve been told things will improve, but they haven’t. The government and trusts should be accountable, not just the staff.”
The report outlines how stretched resources, exhausted staff, and a lack of beds have made emergency departments chaotic and unsafe. While Streeting blamed 14 years of Conservative leadership for the NHS’s issues, critics pointed out that Labour has yet to offer immediate solutions.
Hospitals are already overwhelmed with winter approaching. Vulnerable patients, like the elderly, are suffering the most. Some suggest reopening Nightingale hospitals or calling back retired nurses as temporary fixes, but experts warn these are not long-term solutions.
The crisis has also reignited debates about nurses’ pay and working conditions. Many believe investing more in the NHS workforce is the only way forward. One person commented, “If nurses are dealing with this daily, why aren’t they paid better? This can’t go on.”
Experts say the collapse of social care is another key issue. Many patients occupying hospital beds could be cared for at home or in specialized facilities, but these services aren’t available.
The situation is urgent, and people are calling for immediate action. As one nurse put it, “We don’t need more reports. We need change now.”
