Health warning as heatwave set to strike UK
A level 2 heat alert has been issued for the next three days
SPECIAL safety advice has been issued with the UK bracing itself for a few days of baking hot weather.
A level two heat alert has been sounded as a heatwave is set to sweep across the country between tomorrow (Wednesday) and Friday.
Temperatures could reach as high as 30°c in West Berkshire.
Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially for the very young, the very old, or those with chronic disease and Covid-19 amplifies the risks of hot weather.
People are encouraged to:
- Stay tuned to the weather forecast;
- Check ambient room temperatures – especially those rooms where disabled or high risk individuals spend most of their time;
- Keep an eye on people who you know to be at risk – ensure they have access to plenty of cool liquids; and
- Look out for vulnerable neighbours.
Advice on how to reduce the risk either for yourself or somebody you know can be found on the NHS website at www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather, by calling NHS 111 or from your local chemist.
Specific resources for heat risk and COVID-19 have been developed and are available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heatwave-plan-for-england.
