NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper

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The UK's National Health Service has historically experienced peak demand during the winter months, particularly due to seasonal illnesses such as flu. However, with the increasing frequency of heatwaves in the UK, there is a growing need for the NHS to also prepare for summer pressures. This shift is driven by the impacts of global heating, which is altering traditional patterns of demand for healthcare services.

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NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper

Health secretary says global heating means UK hospitals and GPs will have to prepare for summer as well as winter peaks of demand Adapting to global heating: which UK public services are struggling in hot weather? The NHS has been warned to prepare for potential annual summer crises caused by extreme heat with the same pressures as winter, as heatwaves caused by the climate crisis become routine in the UK. The health…