Asked whether that description – “entrenched” – applies to his trust, Trainer is cautious.
“It’s difficult because it implies almost that we’re starting to accept it and we’re not.
“Our third winter of corridor care is a horrible place to be in.”
He says the staff come in to work around the clock to care for patients in the most dignified and respectful way they can.
“I know from the messages I get from patients and their families they recognise the efforts the staff are putting in.”
On the day of our visit, we met Cliff Mitchell at 14:00 GMT, who was there with his elderly father Roy.
Roy had been on a trolley in the corridor since 18:00 the previous evening.
As his father prepares to leave following treatment, Cliff describes the scene around him.
“There’s people everywhere, it looks like organised chaos to me.
“The staff shouldn’t be working in these conditions, patients shouldn’t be treated like this in corridors.
“I couldn’t even stand next to my father because there’s no space… I’m sure everyone is struggling with their loved ones.
“People shouldn’t be on the corridor. They should be on a ward.”