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Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'

Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
BBC Science Tuesday 11 August 2026, 00:18 UTC 1 min read
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Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.

Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.
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