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‘We’re seeing lots of people who feel dizzy’: how heatwaves are taking a toll on people’s health and the NHS
Doctors and nurses describe rise in fall injuries and other heat-related problems on top of stifling working conditions “The big thing A&E doctors are seeing during extreme heat now is falls in the elderly,” says Dr Adrian Boyle, an A&E…
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NHS England data show that July’s two heatwaves contributed to a record 2.5 million A&E attendances that month. Doctors and nurses report a surge in fall injuries among elderly patients and other heat‑related ailments, with A&E consultant Dr Adrian Boyle noting that dizziness‑induced falls are the most common issue.
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