Baroness Louise Casey says an approaching heatwave in parts of England could pose serious risks for older patients in NHS care. The warning comes as temperatures are forecast to reach around 40C on Wednesday and Thursday in some areas. Casey’s remarks focus on the danger that elderly patients may be inadequately supported with hydration during extreme heat, describing a risk of patients becoming “neglected” and, in the worst cases, dying of thirst. The reports attribute the assessment to Casey, who has been involved in government-focused reviews and is described as a “Whitehall fixer.” The coverage does not provide new clinical data or specific incidents, but frames the concern as a potential operational and care-management challenge during unusually high temperatures. Overall, the sources agree on the anticipated high temperatures, Casey’s assessment of harm to older NHS patients, and the nature of the concern centered on hydration and monitoring.