UK's NHS overwhelmed by extreme heat, infrastructure unprepared

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is struggling to cope with extreme heat, with hospitals built for cooler climates becoming "inhumane" environments for staff and patients. Many hospital buildings in England are vulnerable to overheating, leading to issues like patients being too sweaty for medical treatment and staff experiencing heat-related collapses. Experts warn that the UK's healthcare system is unprepared for rapid climate change, as current infrastructure was designed with the assumption of a stable climate. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses the impact of climate change on healthcare infrastructure and operations, featuring expert commentary.

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• Centre for Sustainable Medicine
• England
• National Health Service
• Nhs
• Nick Watts
• Singapore
• UK
• UK Health Alliance on Climate Change

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