What happens when the NHS is hit by an emergency it cannot predict? A heatwave can send thousands more people to hospital. A power cut can put patients who depend on electricity at risk. A cyber-attack can suddenly knock out systems that hospitals rely on to function.
Government officials told reporters at the FT that Andy Burnham’s government is preparing a publicity campaign, telling households to prepare for a disaster. It will set out how people can prepare for extreme weather, power cuts and attacks by hostile states.
