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Find out things you can do to stay safe and how to look after vulnerable people in the hot weather.
Most of us look forward to some warm, sunny weather and the chance to spend time outdoors, but it’s important to remember that some people struggle to cope with the heat.
We can all take precautions that allow us to enjoy the hot weather safely and help people who might be more vulnerable as the temperatures rise.
There are a few simple things we can all to do stay safe when we experience high temperatures.
We can look out for others by getting in touch with friends, family or neighbours who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated and need help.
To keep cool we can:
If you go outside:
You should never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals.
You should check that fridges, freezers and fans are working properly and make sure medicines can be stored according to the instructions.
To stay safe in the hot weather:
Phone NHS 111 if you need medical help or in an emergency phone 999.
Anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot, but certain factors increase someone's risk.
Those who are at higher risk of becoming seriously unwell include people who:
Babies and young children are also more at risk of becoming seriously unwell.
Environmental factors can also increase the risk of becoming seriously unwell, such as:
People with certain medical conditions are more at risk of becoming unwell. These medical conditions include:
People on certain medications that can affect heart or kidney function, cognition or ability to sweat are also more at risk.
Air pollution can become worse during hot weather. This can cause problems for people with asthma and other breathing problems.
For more information on how to stay safe in hot weather:
Further hot weather and health guidance and advice for professionals and the public is available from GOV.UK. This includes: