Lib Dem campaign forces government to act on RAAC in Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete, or RAAC, is a lightweight, bubbly form of concrete that is usually found in roofs and occasionally in walls and floors. It looks like standard concrete but compared with the “traditional” reinforced material, which is typically denser, RAAC is weak and less durable. 

The building material is less durable than reinforced concrete and deteriorates over time, so is susceptible to sudden failure potentially endangering patients.

The Liberal Democrat campaign to remove RAAC from Royal Hampshire County Hospital, has resulted in the government putting the hospital on a scheme which would see the dangerous concrete removed.

Liberal Democrat MP for Eastleigh, Liz Jarvis said:

“We are delighted that the government has listened to Liberal Democrats here in Eastleigh and the wider region and has committed to removing the dangerous RAAC from Royal Hampshire County Hospital.

“After years of shameful neglect by the Conservative Party, our local health services have been run into the ground with patients unable to even be sure that the roof won’t collapse in on them when they are getting the care they need.

“The new government must now follow through on this promise to the people of Eastleigh and ensure RAAC is removed without delay.”