‘Way Too Hot’: Britain’s Hospitals Were Not Built for 96-Degree Summers

Britain's healthcare infrastructure faces unprecedented challenges as extreme heat events become increasingly common. Recent temperatures exceeding 96 degrees Fahrenheit have exposed critical vulnerabilities in hospital design and operations, with staff and patients experiencing dangerous working conditions. Medical facilities built decades ago lack adequate cooling systems, threatening patient safety and worker well-being. Experts emphasize urgent need for comprehensive climate adaptation strategies across the NHS and broader healthcare sector to handle recurring heat waves.

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