A red heat health alert in effect from 4pm on Wednesday 24 June until 9pm on Friday 26 June across the South East. An amber warning is in effect from Friday 26 June at 9pm to Sunday 28 June at 9am. For the latest alert status, please visit the UKHSA data dashboard.
During this period of extreme heat, please take extra care of yourself and your loved ones.
Extreme heat can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, particularly among older people, young children and those with existing health conditions.
Remember to:
- Stay hydrated
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing
- Use sunscreen and wear a hat when outside
- Avoid direct sun between 11am and 3pm
- Keep homes cool by closing curtains and blinds
- Check regularly on vulnerable relatives, neighbours and friends
- Watch for signs of heat exhaustion or heatstroke, such as dizziness, nausea, or confusion
Health services are preparing for increased demand as the heatwave continues. Forecasters say the South East could experience some of the highest temperatures ever recorded in June.
The NHS advises people to seek emergency help immediately if someone shows signs of heatstroke, including confusion, loss of consciousness, seizures, or a body temperature above 40°C.
For further information, please see;
- Met Office website
- NHS Heatwave advice
- UKHSA alert website
- Beat the heat: advice for hot weather - GOV.UK
Help Us During the Hot Weather
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Stay Hydrated in the Hot WeatherComing to our hospitals for an outpatient appointment during the hot weather? |
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Limiting Visitors in Clinical AreasTo help keep our wards as cool and comfortable as possible for patients, we kindly ask visitors to limit the number of people visiting at any one time. This includes our Emergency Departments and Same Day Emergency Care. Thank you for your understanding. |
