NHS nurses: 'We just can’t cope'
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Hospitals across Britain are facing extreme heat, with nurses reporting temperatures above 30°C, staff fainting during shifts, and patients struggling in wards without air conditioning. The Royal College of Nursing says some NHS facilities are becoming impossible and inhumane places to work and receive care. 00:00 | Patricia Marquis, executive director for England of the Royal College of Nursing, calls for hospitals to regulate temperatures and working conditions 06:59 | Alicia is a nurse and describes her experience working during the latest UK heatwave 10:36 | Dr Peter Carter, independent health consultant and Vice President of the Institute of Customer Service, joins Simon 13:37 | Beth's partner is a police officer who has worked in London heat for over 12 hours shift with no breaks 15:21 | Paul thinks we worry too much about doctors and nurses and they should just 'get on with it' 18:20 | Adam has a geopolitical analysis to wrap up the conversation. Listen to the full show on
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