Sewage Leak Affects Chemotherapy Unit at Royal Sussex County Hospital

The chemotherapy unit situated within the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton experienced a leak of raw sewage. According to the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, this sewage incident occurred approximately one month prior and has since been rectified. Separately, earlier in the current week, “dirty water” also entered the unit, though this particular occurrence is not thought to have involved sewage. A spokesperson representing the trust stated that the problem was “rapidly resolved” and extended an apology to “everyone who was affected”. The spokesperson further commented: “Like most ageing buildings, the cancer centre is prone to problems and regularly requires maintenance.“Sadly, a month ago there was a sewage leak in a staff area – this was rapidly dealt with, but was upsetting for everyone affected and we completed a full safety review afterwards. “Ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and infection control is essential for our patients, and colleagues.“Separately, this week there was a water leak from a sink. Again, the issue was rapidly resolved but we apologise to everyone who was affected.” In the previous year, public input was sought regarding proposals for a new Sussex Cancer Centre in Brighton, valued at £155m. This redevelopment constitutes stage two of the hospital’s 3Ts development programme, which the trust characterizes as “a once in a lifetime opportunity for the people of Sussex”. For further updates, BBC Sussex can be followed on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Story ideas can be submitted to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk or via WhatsApp at 08081 002250. This content is Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for material found on external websites. Information regarding our policy on external linking is available for review.