Patients in hospitals, like Louisa Gilbert, 89, are experiencing ‘corridor care’ due to overcrowding, with some waiting over 40 hours in hallways for treatment, prompting concerns over patient safety and dignity. Investigations reveal that many hospitals have adapted corridors for care, with emergency call systems being installed, although this practice is seen as a normalization of inadequate conditions. The Health Secretary aims to eradicate corridor care by 2029, but experts warn that immediate action is needed to address this crisis in the health service. Reports indicate that this issue affects a significant number of patients, with calls for improved understanding and practices to ensure safety and dignity in care.
