The NHS could come under extreme stress next week as temperatures head up to record levels in the UK. A “surge” in demand is expected, amid warnings the extreme temperatures could cause death, illness and disruption.
An “amber” extreme heat warning for much of England and Wales is in place for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures likely to peak in excess of 35C (95F) in southern, central and eastern areas of England. In the North East, temperatures are expected to be as high as 32C (90F).
It is possible some places could see “exceptional” heat, with potential to top the UK record temperature of 38.7C (101.7F) set in Cambridge in 2019, forecasters said. The warning says the extreme heat could cause health problems across the population, not just among people vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to potential serious illness or danger to life.
