The most recent statistics, this summer’s heatwaves caused more than 2,000 additional deaths, which is the largest ever recorded number since a new heatwave plan was adopted in 2004.
In England, the predicted overall excess mortality for people 65 and older, excluding COVID-19, was 2,803 deaths.
This is the highest excess mortality figure during heat periods observed since the introduction of the Heatwave plan for England in 2004.
In July, some places in England recorded temperatures of over 40C for the first time in recorded history, prompting the UKHSA to issue its first-ever Level 4 Heat Health Alert.