NHS braced for surge in patients as 'danger to life' heatwave warning comes into force

NHS braced for surge in patients as 'danger to life' heatwave warning comes into force The NHS is bracing itself for a surge in the numbers of people admitted to hospital as the heatwave which is forecast to bring record temperature to the UK grips the country.

Extra measures are being enforced for ambulance services after the Met Office issued amber and red alerts. The Independent

See also:

• Guidance: Heatwave Plan for England Department of Health and Social Care
• The first Red Extreme heat warning issued Met Office
• Heat-health advice issued for all regions of England UK Health Security Agency
• UK heatwave: Country may have hottest day on record with 41C forecast BBC News
• Heatwave: National emergency declared after UK's first red extreme heat warning BBC News
• Heatwaves: What do they do to the body and who is at risk? BBC News
• Why do NHS hospitals struggle to handle heatwaves? The BMJ
• What are the signs of heat stroke - and how do you best avoid it? The Daily Mail
• UK heatwave: how to keep cool and stay safe in 40C The Guardian
• Johnson skips emergency Cobra meeting as experts warn thousands may die in UK heatwave The Guardian
• Northamptonshire’s hottest day for 111 years on the cards as forecasters predict 41°C in parts of the county Northamptonshire Telegraph