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Mr Soroka, 48, who is based at the QMC, described the state of the former unit as “shameful”.<\/p>\n

He said: “It is embarrassing to see the state the clinic is in now. Catastrophic leaks caused this and it became impossible to maintain.<\/p>\n

“We need new pipes badly. Pipe and ventilation issues impact every floor.”<\/p>\n

The pipework in the hospital was built in 1976 and most of the site’s “plant rooms” share the same pipework as the former pain clinic.<\/p>\n

Plant rooms store equipment, like pipes, that keep the building running safely. <\/p>\n

Mr Sokora added: “The equipment in our plant rooms is coming towards the end its life. <\/p>\n

“This could cause further leaks if it isn’t replaced soon enough.<\/p>\n

“We are full here at the QMC. Space is a premium, so it’s a real shame that this clinic is now unusable.”<\/p>\n

The lack of space at the hospital has become more apparent in recent years.<\/p>\n

In winter 2023, patients “lined corridors” as the hospital ran out of bed space in its A&E department.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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