Healthcare workers across the United Kingdom are facing severe working conditions as hospitals and care facilities struggle with extreme temperatures during intense summer heatwaves. The Royal College of Nursing has raised alarms about dangerous thermal conditions, with some wards reaching unsafe levels above 30 degrees Celsius. Staff members are experiencing physical collapse and exhaustion, while emergency departments contend with unprecedented patient volumes. This crisis highlights critical infrastructure vulnerabilities in healthcare settings and the urgent need for climate adaptation strategies in the NHS.

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