Hospital bosses have detailed 'alternative arrangements' put in place in Telford after the discovery of potentially dangerous concrete.
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete has been identified in the kitchen area at Princess Royal Hospital, closing both it and the restaurant.
Those with any dietary requirements will see no change in the menu, while younger patients on the children's ward will also have the options of fish fingers and chicken nuggets. Mark Hope, Interim Director of Estates for The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, said: “Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete has been identified in a kitchen area at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. As a result, the kitchen and restaurant have been closed.
RAAC is a lightweight material that was used mostly in flat roofing, but also in floors and walls from the 1950s to the 1990s. The worry is that the material can fail, and suddenly collapse.
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