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NHS hospitals declare critical incidents as heatwaves cause equipment failure

NHS hospitals declare critical incidents as heatwaves cause equipment failure

Record-breaking temperatures are causing cooling system and equipment failures across NHS trusts, forcing the cancellation of patient appointments.

NHS ·17 Jul 2026, 23:34 ·Owen Patel 3 min read