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Temperatures soared earlier this week so an amber heat health warning was issued for the whole of England, which currently lasts until 9am on Monday (23 June).
The Heat Health Alert system is run by the UK Health Security Agency and Met Office.
Alerts are graded depending on how likely it is that the forecast temperatures will be reached and the impact they might have.
This amber alert means the warmer weather is likely to affect people who are vulnerable, including babies and young children, older people, people with underlying health conditions and people who take certain medications.
If you know someone who might struggle with the warmer weather, please do check in with them to make sure they’ve got what they need.
It can only take a few minutes of your time but will make a world of difference to them.
Top tips during hot weather:
- stay well hydrated, drink plenty of cold drinks and take water with you on journeys. Avoid excess alcohol as it’ll dehydrate you
- stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm, when UV rays are strongest
- if you need to go out, wear sunscreen with a high SPF, a hat, shades and walk in the shade. Regularly reapply your sunscreen
- check to see if your sunscreen is still effective. The longer a bottle is open, the less effective it is at protecting you
- avoid exercising during the hottest part of the day
- stay cool indoors and keep your home cool. Close curtains on windows that face the sun, open windows when it’s cooler outside than in (when it is safe to do so) and turn off any unnecessary electrical items. Sometimes it’s cooler sitting in a park under a tree than it is in a home that’s too hot.
- never leave anyone in a closed parked vehicle, especially babies, children and animals
- stay connected and pay attention to weather forecasts – knowing the forecast can help you plan ahead
- look out for signs of heatstroke, in yourself and others. Find out more about heatstroke on the NHS website.
Read more tips about staying cool in hot weather on the NHS website.