British health systems 'unprepared for devastating effects of climate change'

Leading health bodies urge ministers to be 'properly prepared' as extreme weather events such as flooding or heatwaves become more common

British health systems are unprepared for the "devastating" effects of climate change, leading health bodies have warned.

As extreme weather events such as flooding or heatwaves become more common, the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change urged ministers not to "wait for disaster" before acting.