As a UK heatwave intensified in early summer this year, the health impacts began to worsen. This is Gill’s story
Location: London, UK
Disaster: UK heatwave, 2026
Gill (not her real name), 43, is a teacher in London. In 2026, during the hottest summer on record, she suffered a seizure after experiencing heat exhaustion while teaching. The heatwave was made worse by the climate crisis.