12/08/2026
βοΈπ₯ HEATWAVE IN THE UK β PLEASE TAKE CARE! π₯βοΈ
The hot weather can be enjoyable, but extreme heat can also be dangerous. It can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, particularly in older people, babies and young children, people with long-term health conditions, and those who live alone.
π§ STAY HYDRATED β drink plenty of cool fluids regularly.
π KEEP YOUR HOME COOL β close curtains and blinds during the day and open windows when it is cooler outside.
π€οΈ AVOID THE HOTTEST PART OF THE DAY β try to stay out of direct sunlight between 11am and 3pm.
π PROTECT YOURSELF β wear loose, light clothing, a hat and sunscreen of at least SPF30.
πββοΈ TAKE IT EASY β avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest hours.
β€οΈ CHECK ON OTHERS β especially older relatives, neighbours, babies and anyone living alone.
β οΈ LOOK OUT FOR HEAT EXHAUSTION: headache, dizziness, feeling sick, heavy sweating, weakness, cramps, thirst or a fast heartbeat.
π¨ HEATSTROKE IS AN EMERGENCY. If someone becomes confused, has a seizure, loses consciousness, has very hot skin or remains seriously unwell after being cooled for 30 minutes, call 999. For heat exhaustion that you are struggling to treat or if you need medical advice, contact NHS 111.
π Please look after yourself and each other during the hot weather.
For the latest advice, visit "NHS β Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather" (https://reference-url-citation.invalid/3)