BBC
Heatwaves drive A&E attendances up to record high
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Accident and Emergency departments in the UK recorded more than 2.4 million visits in each of the last three months, according to data cited by unions representing healthcare workers. Union representatives attributed the increase to heatwave conditions and warned of staffing strain during the period.
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