Syndromic surveillance summary: 8 August 2026 week 32
Updated 13 August 2026
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Reporting week 32: 3 to 9 August 2026
During week 32, syndromic indicators for the impact of heat remained stable across all systems.
Remote health advice syndromic surveillance system
During week 32, NHS 11 triaged calls and online assessments for ‘heat exposure or sunburn’ remained stable.
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GP in-hours syndromic surveillance system
During week 32, GP-in hours consultation rates for gastroenteritis, diarrhoea and vomiting decreased but all remained above expected levels. The consultation rate for ‘heat or sunstroke’ remained stable across the week.
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GP out-of-hours syndromic surveillance system
During week 32, daily GP out-of-hours contacts for difficulty breathing increased slightly, but remained similar to the baseline level.
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Emergency department syndromic surveillance system
During week 32, ED attendances for ‘heat or sunstroke’ remained stable throughout the week, before a slight increase in attendances on Sunday 9 August.
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Ambulance syndromic surveillance system
During week 32, daily ambulance calls for ‘impact of heat’ remained stable overall, though there was a slight increase in call numbers on Sunday 9 August.