AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHeatwave Death Toll: A new study estimates around 2,700 excess deaths in England and Wales from the May and June heatwaves, with Imperial College London, the Met Office and LSHTM pointing to record temperatures and “urban heat island” effects in Greater London. NHS Under Strain: The Royal College of Physicians warns extreme heat is worsening pressure on urgent and emergency care, with June figures showing 2.4m A&E attendances and continued corridor care. Home Adaptations Gap: Oxfordshire County Council urges a Cool Homes Grant and a Heat Safe Homes pilot, saying poor housing adaptations raise risks of heart attacks, strokes, lung disease and severe mental illness. Assisted Dying in Jersey: Jersey has legalised assisted suicide, becoming the first British Isles jurisdiction to do so, with the law expected to start next year. Menopause Care (Scotland): NHS Scotland has approved fezolinetant (Veoza) for women who can’t take HRT, offering non-hormonal relief for hot flushes and night sweats. Cancer Update: Sir Chris Hoy says his prostate cancer has left him “only 20 per cent less fit,” while NHS Scotland also backs new lymphoma treatment options for eligible patients. Cybersecurity: The UK and EU jointly sanctioned alleged Russia-linked hackers, with the NCSC warning healthcare and other critical sectors to tighten network security.
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