Abbey Medical Centre

29/07/2026

24/07/2026

Summer can be a great time to focus on health and wellbeing, try new activities, strengthen connections and access support when needed.

Whether you're looking to stay active, learn a new skill, improve your wellbeing or find practical support, the County’s Living Well webpages bring together a wide range of services and opportunities designed to help you be happier, healthier and more independent.

Discover what's available this summer
https://orlo.uk/Living_Well_p9V53

24/07/2026

UKHSA and the Met office have issued a YELLOW alert for the West Midlands from 9AM 24 July effective up until 9AM on 26 July.

While many people enjoy warmer summer weather, hot weather can cause some people to become unwell through overheating (becoming uncomfortably hot), dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

- 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 exercise or walking the dog), plan to do these during times of the day when it is cooler such as the morning or evening
- 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, seek shade and apply sunscreen
- drink plenty of fluids and limit your alcohol intake
- check on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell, and if you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you
- know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them

For more tips and advice, please go to https://orlo.uk/yVfMC

23/07/2026

Just because the sun is shining, doesn’t mean we always feel positive.

Summer can bring lots of pressure to feel happy and enjoy every moment, but if you’re struggling with your mental health, support is available 24/7 across Coventry and Warwickshire.

You do not have to manage things alone.
Find out what support is available and how to get help now: https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/find-help-now

11/07/2026

Drinking alcohol in the sun can increase your risk of dehydration, which can make you really ill.

Take care. If you're drinking alcohol this weekend, try to alternate each alcoholic drink with a glass of water. And choosing alcohol-free options is another great way to reduce your risk too.

Get more help and advice here: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-guidelines-and-food-labels/water-drinks-nutrition/

09/07/2026

Heat can break down the active ingredients in medicines, meaning they might not work when you need them. That includes tablets, inhalers, hormone patches, insulin, and EpiPens.

09/07/2026

⚠️ Heatwave conditions are set to return, and it’s important to keep our loved ones with dementia well hydrated.

Dehydration is a common challenge for people living with dementia, even in milder weather, so it’s important to take extra caution when temperature soar.

If you have a loved one living with dementia, take note of these ways to support them in the heat:

Leave beakers or jugs of water in easy reach. This is especially important for people with limited mobility, who aren’t able to get up and make themselves a drink.

Make drinking easier. Try a brightly coloured cup or straw to draw attention. Make sure the beaker is within line of sight, and not too heavy or an odd shape.

Share a drink together. Have a cup of tea or a soft drink with the person, and make sure they're drinking during mealtimes.

Leave prompts and reminders. Try leaving notes out for your loved one or putting up notices around the house. You could also set up a phone reminder or set an alarm clock.

Offer high-water content foods. Supplement water and other drinks with foods that are high in fluids. Some good options include soup, cucumber and fruit like melon.

Try offering something that feels like a treat. Ice lollies and ice cream are cooling and have a high water content, while Jelly Drops are 95% water and designed to help you stay hydrated.

📢 Please share so we can keep everyone living with dementia safe and hydrated in the heat.

09/07/2026