Seven more hospitals have had their reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) removed.

A further 12 are set to be clear by March 2026. The government has pledged to eliminate RAAC from the NHS estate by 2035.

The removal is supported by £440 million this year.

The seven hospitals are Kidderminster Hospital, Kidderminste; Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford; Homerton University Hospital, London; Scunthorpe General, Scunthorpe; Churchill Hospital, Oxford; Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead; and New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton.

Simon Corben, Director of Estates at NHS England, said: "Keeping patients and staff safe is always our top priority, and we have been working closely with trusts to manage RAAC safely and ensure the continuation of services while this essential work is taking place.

"The completion of these latest projects is a positive step, giving staff confidence that they can continue delivering care in safe environments - and we will keep working with trusts to complete the programme across the NHS estate at pace."