Torbay hospital ‘sewage leaks’ spark call for help

Buildings at Torbay Hospital are suffering sewage and water leaks, according to a report.

The report to Torbay Council from the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust said the state of the buildings was impacting patients.

The trust is currently spending £1m a year on scaffolding and remedial works.

Councillor Steve Darling said he had written to health secretary calling for help. The NHS has been approached for comment.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service reported Mr Darling said councillors had been told that 80% of the Torbay Hospital estate was currently of poor or bad quality.

He said: "We were sadly given the clear impression from the trust that the [repairs] programme has been suffering from significant delays.

"One of the key challenges identified from a recent CQC inspection is that decades of under-investment in the hospital is leading to an environment in which it is difficult for staff to deliver services that residents deserve."

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