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NHS must prepare for regular heatwaves, says Cooper

Published Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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  • NHS Heatwave Preparedness1 source

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Yvette Cooper has called for NHS England to prepare for more regular and intense heatwaves, citing the significant number of heat-related deaths that occurred in May and June. This comes as the UK faces increasing challenges from climate change.

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  • More than 2,800 lives were lost due to extreme heat during heatwaves in May and June.

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NHS Heatwave Preparedness
  • The Guardian

    The Guardian emphasizes the urgent need for the NHS to adapt to the health consequences of increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves due to global heating, highlighting the significant number of heat-related deaths.

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