Wednesday 13 July 2022

Heatwave pushes NHS to 'tipping point' as hospitals and ambulance services declare black alert

Heatwave pushes NHS to 'tipping point' as hospitals and ambulance services declare black alert A spike in Covid absences and the extended heatwave have left NHS hospitals and ambulance services struggling to cope.

The hot weather is also driving more patients to A&E departments, and callers are being urged not to use 999 except in serious emergencies.

All 10 ambulance trusts in England are on black alert, the highest level, while health leaders warn that “ill-equipped” hospital buildings are are struggling to store medicines correctly amid the abnormally high temperatures. The Independent

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