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Heatwaves drive A&E attendances up to record high

Heatwaves drive A&E attendances up to record high
BBC News Thursday 13 August 2026, 11:56 UTC 1 min read
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More than 2.4 million visits in each of last three months, as unions warn of inhumane conditions.

More than 2.4 million visits in each of last three months, as unions warn of inhumane conditions.
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