Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is acting following a report by experts at Trenton Fire on cladded buildings across its estate.

Patients at the Trauma Unit will be moved out this week to other wards.

The Trust said: “The report by Trenton Fire has made a number of recommendations that the Trust will need to put in place to improve fire safety before the building can be reoccupied as an inpatient unit, including replacing cladding.

“It is important to note that the recommendation to move patients is not just because of the cladding, but because of a combination of fire safety factors with this building, making it currently unsuitable for inpatients.

It is estimated that the works may take up to 12 months to carry out.

Dr Bruno Holthof, Chief Executive of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said: “In common with many other organisations with public buildings, the Trust has been reviewing its fire safety procedures and systems following the tragic events in London.

“We will implement any changes necessary to ensure that our patients are safe.”