# Heatwaves strain NHS as dizzy patients surge, doctors warn

UK doctors report a rising number of patients suffering from heat-related symptoms such as dizziness and dehydration as heatwaves hit the country. The surge is adding significant extra pressure on the National Health Service during the hot weather. This highlights how climate change-driven heat is becoming a growing public health challenge for healthcare systems.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/14/heatwaves-nhs-health-elderly-people-falls-dizziness-doctors-nurses) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:00:22 GMT