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Heatwaves drive record-breaking demand on NHS services in Wales

Heatwaves drive record-breaking demand on NHS services in Wales
BBC Wales Thursday 20 August 2026, 19:31 UTC 1 min read
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Darren Hughes, director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, said staff were "under considerable strain".

Darren Hughes, director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, said staff were "under considerable strain".
NHS (ORG) Wales (LOCATION) Darren Hughes (PERSON) the Welsh NHS Confederation (ORG)
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