Almost one in five ED patients being cared for in corridors, report reveals

Almost one in five ED patients being cared for in corridors, report reveals

By Lee Peart 10 November 2025

Almost one in five patients in EDs were being cared for in trolleys or chairs in corridors in England this summer, a report has revealed.

Ministers must 'set a date' to end corridor care

By Liz Wells 31 October 2025

A third of people said they would be less likely to go to hospital because of the Corridor Care crisis, and 53% said that they would feel more anxious if they found themselves there, a new survey s...

Trust apologises after hospital uses café to treat A&E patients

By Lee Peart 19 September 2025

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has apologised after a café at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford was used to treat A&E patients.

Corridor care now a 'regrettable reality', says CQC

By Lee Peart 09 September 2025

Almost one in five (18%) of patients having to wait for a bed on a ward are kept in a corridor or hallway, the CQC has found.

Official investigation into corridor care unveiled

By Liz Wells 27 August 2025

The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has confirmed it will begin investigating the prevalence of patients being treated in ‘temporary care environments’.

Government invests £450m in ending corridor care

By Lee Peart 06 June 2025

The Government is investing almost £450m in a ‘fundamental shift’ to urgent and emergency care.

Lib Dems call for 'end to corridor care' this Parliament

By Lee Peart 24 March 2025

Liberal Democrat health and social care spokesperson Helen Morgan has called on the Government to end corridor care during this Parliament.

Trust advertises for 'corridor doctor'

By Lee Peart 03 March 2025

An NHS trust has been forced to recruit for a ‘corridor doctor’ to ease pressure on hospital overcrowding.

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'Corridor care' in hospitals now routine, doctors say

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

Treating hospital patients in corridors, waiting rooms and other unsuitable spaces has become routine, with four in five (78%) doctors providing care in these conditions in the past month, a survey...

Half of public say corridor care crisis could be solved in a year

By Lee Peart 03 February 2025

Half the public think corridor care could be eradicated within a year if the Government took immediate action, a poll has found.

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Nurses give 'devastating testimony' on corridor care

By Lee Peart 16 January 2025

A survey of over 5,000 NHS nursing staff has offered ‘devastating testimony’ of patients dying in corridors, lack of equipment and unsafe practices.

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frederica-diamanta

Director, Children’s Services

£147,524 per annum

Cardiff (Caerdydd)£147,524 per annum

RECRUITER: Cardiff Council

Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Kirklees, West Yorkshire£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Service Director - Education and SEND

£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

Newbury - Council Offices, Market Street£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

RECRUITER: West Berkshire Council