Moving obese corpses now a major safety hazard for NHS staff as number of severely overweight Brits soars

MOVING obese corpses has become a safety hazard for hospital morgue staff, says the NHS.

Rising obesity rates mean workers face a greater risk of putting their backs out lifting and shifting heavier bodies.

Many morgues now have bigger fridges and wider doors, and must keep larger corpses in a special store room to minimise contact.

NHS guidance...