The NHS is preparing for increased pressure as fresh industrial action is expected to coincide with a predicted heatwave and England’s first World Cup game on Wednesday. NHS officials urge people to seek care as they normally would, rather than delaying treatment. They say the coming days could see a rise in demand for urgent and emergency services due to the combined effects of the strikes and weather-related health risks. The predicted heatwave is expected to increase cases linked to heat stress and dehydration, while the timing of the World Cup opener is seen as an additional factor that could affect demand patterns and service usage. Public messaging focuses on maintaining access to necessary healthcare and continuing to use NHS services for the right reasons. Across reporting, the common theme is operational readiness: despite industrial action, the NHS wants patients to come forward for appropriate care while managing likely surges in demand from multiple simultaneous pressures.