NHS Faces Severe Strain as Heatwave and Junior Doctors' Strike Coincide

Major disruptions expected in routine care and emergency services due to ongoing pay dispute and extreme weather conditions.

Junior doctors' five-day strike begins Thursday, impacting nearly half of the medical workforce.
Temperatures in the UK reach record highs, with yellow heat-health alerts issued across the country.
NHS advises public to use emergency services responsibly, prioritizing urgent and emergency care.
Over 1.4 million appointments and procedures have been canceled due to strikes since March 2023.
Special provisions made for critical care in hospitals affected by a recent cyber attack.