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Good grief: Heatwaves push A&E visits to record levels

Published: August 13, 2026 at 11:56 AM · BBC News

Good grief, A&E departments are overwhelmed with over 2.4 million visits each month for the past three months. Unions are raising alarms about the inhumane conditions faced by staff and patients alike. This surge in attendance is directly linked to the ongoing heatwaves.

Source: BBC News