Heatwaves Strain UK Emergency Services | Bristol News

UK’s ambulance services are reeling from record-breaking heat — the South Western Ambulance Service faced its busiest day ever, responding to over 4,300 calls on the hottest June day ever recorded. With scorching temperatures climbing past 37°C and millions expected to flood the region during summer holidays, emergency crews are bracing for more extreme heatwaves fueled by climate change. Meanwhile, the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity also reported its busiest year, as non-emergency calls — often tied to sunburn, dehydration, or alcohol — strain already overburdened teams. Officials are urging the public to reserve 999 for true emergencies only, while new summer protocols are being rolled out to handle what science confirms will be increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7e1d8b7aa9cf4ab2