**NHS Hospitals Face Equipment Failures Amid Extreme Heatwave**
**NHS Hospitals Struggling as Equipment Fails in 35C Heatwave**
Hospitals in the NHS are facing severe challenges as a heatwave brings temperatures up to 35C. Many facilities report equipment malfunctions, making it difficult to provide proper care. Doctors have described the situation as "unfit to cope."
One physician explained the seriousness, saying the situation was "called a critical incident due to multiple areas with machine problems." Staff members were instructed to conserve energy by turning off non-essential computers and lights. One physician shared, "We thought we were going to lose everything, so we were all asked to turn off non-essential computers and electrical equipment, including lights."
Many hospitals are now urging for upgrades to ensure their systems can handle extreme temperatures. The Royal College of Physicians has called for urgent improvements. They stress that without action, hospitals will continue to struggle during severe weather events.
