UK nurses fainting in extreme heat, union calls for air conditioning in hospitals

The Royal College of Nursing is warning of dangerous working conditions as extreme summer temperatures strain hospital infrastructure, highlighting healthcare's vulnerability to climate impacts.

First covered Aug 12, 2026 · 4:01 PM PT · 1 article

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20h Guardian Environment Nurses fainting in ‘inhumane’ conditions due to extreme heat, union warns — RCN calls for more air conditioners as Burnham faces pressure to recognise urgency of adaptation to climate crisis Nurses are collapsing during shifts amid…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-13 (#16)

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