Inside an NHS hospital during a heatwave

By Channel 4 News

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As temperatures soar, so too do the number of heat-related illnesses in hospitals. At Salisbury District Hospital, doctors told Channel 4 News they're seeing unusually high demand for the time of year. [Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://channel4news.substack.com/subscribe] Consultant Dr Clare Morden said the pressure is "definitely worse than the winter spike we had this year". Doctors say this isn't just about feeling uncomfortable in hot weather; extreme heat puts real strain on the body, particularly for older people and those with existing health conditions. This report is part of our climate special. ------- Get more news at our site - https://www.channel4.com/news/ Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://channel4news.substack.com/subscribe Follow us: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@c4news Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/channel4news/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Channel4News Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/

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