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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Denis Campbell Health policy editor

NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions

A blurred NHS hospital corridor with an empty wheelchair and staff walking past a desk
A&E attendances in June, July and August reached nearly 7.3m, the highest ever over a summer period, NHS England said. Photograph: Jeff Moore/PA

The NHS came under its most intense strain ever as a result of the summer’s five heatwaves, amid warnings that extreme heat is having an unprecedented impact on human health.

A&E units, ambulance services and the NHS 111 telephone advice line all experienced record demand for their services in England in June, July and August as Britain experienced record temperatures.

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