How much money has the government allocated to remove Raac from NHS buildings?

The government has pledged £1.3 billion to remove the hazardous Raac material from every NHS building in England by 2035.

When will the Raac removal process be completed in NHS hospitals?

A further 12 hospitals are scheduled to have the Raac material removed by the end of March 2026, as part of the ongoing effort to eliminate the hazardous substance from all NHS buildings in England by 2035.

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Hospitals Across England Rushing to Remove Hazardous Building Material

Q: What is the Raac material used in NHS buildings?

Raac is a lightweight building material that was widely used in public buildings between the 1960s and 1980s, but it is less durable and can "collapse with little or no notice," according to the Health and Safety Executive.

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Lightweight building material used in public buildings 1960s-1980s
Risks of "collapse with little or no notice" prompt nationwide inspections
£1.3 billion allocated to remove hazardous substance from NHS buildings by 2035

Hospitals Across England Rushing to Remove Hazardous Building Material

As of September 2025, hospitals across England are urgently working to remove a hazardous building material from their facilities. The lightweight substance, known as Raac, was widely used in public buildings between the 1960s and 1980s, but it is less durable and can "collapse with little or no notice," according to the Health and Safety Executive.

Concerns over the safety of Raac have prompted a nationwide inspection of schools, hospitals, courtrooms, and other structures, with risks identified at dozens of locations. In response, the government has pledged to remove Raac from every NHS building in England by 2035, allocating £1.3 billion for this essential work.

NHS England director of estates Simon Corben stated that they have been "working closely with trusts to manage Raac safely and ensure the continuation of services while this essential work is taking place." A further 12 hospitals are scheduled to have the hazardous material removed by the end of March 2026.

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