00:00Nurses say extreme heat is making working conditions difficult in hospitals and care settings.
00:06The Royal College of Nursing says some staff have reported collapsing, feeling dizzy or becoming unwell,
00:13while caring for patients in temperatures well above 30 degrees Celsius.
00:17It says concerns have also been raised about vulnerable patients, including older people and those recovering from surgery.
00:25The union is now calling for action as the NHS faces pressure in the summer.
00:30The government says the health service must prepare for summer pressures in the same way as winter pressures,
00:35including making buildings more resilient to extreme heat.
00:39Hospitals have also been urged to manage risks through ventilation.
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