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The Guardian
Family questions care home death from heatstroke
Anita Bazell, an 88-year-old woman living in a Southampton nursing home, died of heatstroke during June’s record heatwave after presenting with a body temperature of 41.2°C. Her family raised concerns about the inadequate cooling arrangements and her clothing, which appeared suitable for winter, highlighting the risks elderly residents face during extreme temperatures. The heatwave caused a surge in heat-related hospital admissions and deaths among vulnerable populations, especially the elderly, with authorities noting the strain on healthcare services and ongoing investigations into care home preparedness.
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