NYT
‘Way Too Hot’: Britain’s Hospitals Were Not Built for 96-Degree Summers
Monday, September 21, 2026
One of Britain's largest hospitals experienced temperatures exceeding 96 degrees Fahrenheit during a heat wave last month, affecting both patients and staff. Medical professionals and facility managers cited the lack of cooling infrastructure in buildings designed for cooler climates. The hospital is among many healthcare facilities in the country built without air conditioning systems, according to reporting on the incident.
