https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/fireexits/Recent content in fireexits on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 12 May 2026 23:01:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/blocked-fire-exits-and-overcrowding-raise-safety-concerns-at-royal-united-hospital-in-bath/Tue, 12 May 2026 23:01:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/blocked-fire-exits-and-overcrowding-raise-safety-concerns-at-royal-united-hospital-in-bath/A recent inspection at the Royal United Hospital in Bath revealed serious safety concerns, including blocked fire exits and overcrowding that pose risks to patient safety. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that trolleys were obstructing fire escapes and the children’s resuscitation room, creating a hazardous environment in the emergency department. The CQC’s unannounced visit last October highlighted multiple issues: high nursing vacancies, a shortage of senior doctors overnight, and overall staff shortages that compromised patient care.