Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 10, 2026

NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions

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.

NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions

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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.

Record demand for A&E units, ambulance services and NHS 111 shows extreme heat having unprecedented impact on health, The NHS came under its most intense strain ever as a result of the summer's five...

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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. Record demand for A&E units, ambulance services and NHS 111 shows extreme heat having unprecedented impact on health, 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.

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  • Record demand for A&E units, ambulance services and NHS 111 shows extreme heat having unprecedented impact on health, The NHS came under its most intense strain ever as a result of the summer's five...

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