HEATWAVES DRIVE A&E ATTENDANCES UP TO RECORD HIGH
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According to BBC News, heatwaves have pushed Accident & Emergency (A&E) attendances to a record high, with more than 2.4 million visits in each of the last three months. The surge marks the most demanding period for emergency care in recent history.
The BBC reports that the rise in patients is linked to prolonged heatwaves across the country, prompting an unprecedented influx of people into hospitals. Unions representing healthcare staff have warned that the sustained pressure could create inhumane working conditions, as staff struggle to cope with the volume of patients.
Record‑high A&E traffic during extreme heat events underscores the strain on the National Health Service and highlights the growing impact of climate‑related health challenges on public services.
- More than 2.4 million A&E visits each of the last three months, a record high.
- Heatwaves identified as the primary driver of the surge.
- Unions warn that the sustained demand could lead to inhumane working conditions for staff.
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