Published 26th August 2025

Responding to the announcement of a HSSIB investigation into corridor care, Rachel Power, Chief Executive of the Patients Association said;

“Being treated in corridors, waiting rooms or other temporary spaces is distressing for patients and their loved ones, and increases the risk of avoidable harm. Patients deserve dignity and safe care, yet they are increasingly placed in environments never designed for treatment. 

“We welcome today’s announcement from HSSIB of an investigation into the risks patients face in these settings. This investigation is an important step in shining a light on the impact of corridor care on patients and NHS staff, and in making sure it is not seen as an acceptable or inevitable part of the system. We look forward to contributing to the findings and urge that patients’ voices are placed at the heart of the recommendations.” 

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