Heatwaves drive A&E attendances up to record high
Accident and Emergency departments have experienced record-breaking attendance levels, with more than 2.4 million visits recorded in each of the last three months, driven primarily by heatwave conditions. The surge in patients has prompted unions to raise serious concerns about inhumane working conditions within the healthcare system. This spike represents a significant strain on already overburdened emergency services.
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Heatwaves drive A&E attendances up to record high
Accident and Emergency departments have experienced record-breaking attendance levels, with more than 2.4 million visits recorded in each of the last three months, driven primarily by heatwave conditions. The surge in patients has prompted unions to raise serious concerns about inhumane working conditions within the healthcare system. This spike represents a significant strain on already overburdened emergency services.
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