26/08/2026
According to data from NHS England, A&E departments saw a record 2.5 million attendances in July due to the two heatwaves.
There are usually spikes during the summer months for the NHS; however, May - July has been the busiest ever recorded. Despite this record pressure, more patients were seen, treated/discharged within four hours than in June.
If you have income protection, become unwell and are signed off work by your doctor, you could receive a monthly amount to replace some of your income. For more information, contact the IR on 01628 507470 or email [email protected].