Stay safe in hot weather

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued an amber heat-health alert (HHA) for all regions of England.

The alert is currently in place from 12 noon on Thursday 19 June to 9am on Monday 23 June. The Met Office has forecast temperatures exceeding 30°C.

It's important to stay safe in hot weather. An amber alert means there could be an increased risk to the health of individuals aged over 65 years or those with pre-existing health conditions, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

Additional ways in which you can keep yourself and others safe during periods of hot weather:

• Keep your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun
• If you do go outside, cover up with suitable clothing, such as an appropriate hat and sunglasses, and seek shade and apply sunscreen regularly
• Keep out of the sun at the hottest time of the day, between 11am and 3pm
• If you are going to do a physical activity (for example, exercising or walking the dog), plan to do these during times of the day when it is cooler, such as the morning or evening
• know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them

Further advice on staying safe from the UK Health Security Agency

The UKHSA data dashboard provides the latest details on HHAs currently in place and their duration, while their latest blog details how exactly heat impacts the body and what we can do avoid the negative effects.