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NHS faces 'more challenging' winter after summer of heatwaves, Yvette Cooper warns
The funding will support 14 schemes, including new urgent care centres and ambulance fleets, as the NHS braces for heavier winter demand.
Summary
The NHS faces a "more challenging" winter than normal after this summer's record-breaking heat, the health secretary has warned. Yvette Cooper made the warning as she announced a £140m boost for urgent care in England, saying that the health service has been preparing since July to deal with the impact of seasonal illnesses.