Staying safe in hot weather
It's important to stay safe in warm weather. Check the Met office website for the latest forecast. Here are helpful tips to stay safe.
Stay out of the heat:
- Keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm
- If you have to go out in the heat, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat and light scarf
- Avoid extreme physical exertion
- Wear light, loose-fitting cotton clothes
The NHS has useful advice on coping with hot weather and spotting signs of heat-exhaustion and heat stroke in yourself and other people. Please also look out for other people who might be struggling in the heat.
Look out for others:
- Keep an eye on isolated, elderly, ill or very young people and make sure they are able to keep cool
- Ensure that babies, children or elderly people are not left alone in stationary cars
- Check on elderly or sick neighbours, family or friends every day during a heatwave