The county has experienced a heatwave across this week
An amber health alert has been issued, with the soaring temperatures expected to have an impact on health and social care services. The heatwave continues in Cambridgeshire, highs of 38C sweeping across the county.
While the temperatures are set to drop on Sunday (June 28), we are likely to still see 30C on Saturday (June 27). Amid the high temperatures, the UKHSA has issued an amber heat-health alert for the east of England.
This is in place from 9pm today (Friday, June 26) until 9am on Sunday (June 28). A UKHSA spokesperson said: “Significant impacts are expected across health and social care services due to the high temperatures.”
The UKHSA warns there could be a rise in deaths, particularly for people aged above 65 and over or with health conditions. A likely increased demand on all health and social care services is expected and internal temperatures in care settings could rise.
The heat could affect delivery services, delivery of medicines, cause staffing issues and an increased demand for power.
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