Ity looks as if we may hit the highest temperature for June next week
Look after yourself and follow the advice given to everyone from the NHS
| STAY SAFE IN VERY HOT WEATHER NHS Guidance | ||
| KEEP YOURSELF COOL Drink plenty of water Avoid alcohol and too much caffeine Wear loose, light clothing Take cool showers or use a damp cloth Keep curtains/blinds closed on the sunny side Use fans if you have them | KEEP YOUR HOME COOL Open windows when it’s cooler outside Close windows/blinds when it’s hotter outside Turn off unused lights and appliances Spend time in the coolest room Use cool public spaces (library, supermarket) if needed | LOOK AFTER YOUR HEALTH Heat can worsen long‑term conditions If you feel unwell, use NHS 111 online Don’t stop medicines without advice Watch for heat exhaustion: headache • dizziness • nausea • fast breathing • pale, clammy skin |
| PROTECT YOURSELF OUTDOORS Stay out of the sun 11am–3pm Use SPF 30+ sunscreen Wear a hat and sunglasses Carry water Avoid strenuous activity Never leave anyone in a parked car | CHECK ON OTHERS Look out for: older adults babies and young children people with long‑term conditions people living alone anyone in a hot or poorly ventilated home | KEEP BABIES & CHILDREN SAFE Keep them out of direct sun Offer regular drinks Dress lightly Never cover a pram with a blanket Keep bedrooms cool (ideally 16–20°C) |
| HEATSTROKE IS AN EMERGENCY Call 999 if someone: is not sweating despite being very hot is confused, unresponsive or has a seizure has very fast breathing has a high temperature and feels unwell While waiting for help: move to a cool place • cool the skin • fan them • give fluids if conscious | ||
| Stay safe. Stay cool. Look after each other. | ||