England recorded 2,800 excess deaths in over-65s during 2022 heatwaves

Calls for government to take action now to prevent further unnecessary deaths next summer

More than 2,800 more people aged 65 and over died in England during this summer's heatwaves than would have otherwise, figures show, marking the highest excess death toll caused by heat in at least two decades.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recorded 43,755 non-Covid-related deaths of people in the 65-plus age group during this summer's heatwaves in England.