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Written question asked by Ayoub Khan (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Health Services: Temperature

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the annual cost to the NHS of illnesses attributable to extreme heat.

Answer

A cross-Government collaboration, which includes the National Health Service and the Department, produces an annual Adverse Weather and Health Plan that incorporates heatwave preparedness measures. Services are expected to be prepared for periods of hot weather from 1 June to mid-September each year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14131
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Health services Temperature
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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