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Warm weather and World Cup drives record NHS demand as satisfaction with GPs continues to bounce back

9 July 2026

Elective care
General practice
Urgent and emergency care

The NHS is facing a “summer onslaught”, with A&Es experiencing their busiest month on record in June amid record heatwaves and the World Cup. Average daily A&E attendances exceeded 80,000 (81,264) for the first time ever in June – setting a new daily attendance record – despite May recording a slightly higher overall total due […]