In this wonderful weather please remember to drink plenty of water and take sensible precautions,
Who is most at risk?
A heatwave can affect anyone, but the most vulnerable people are:
- older people, especially those over 75
- babies and young children
- people with a serious chronic condition, especially heart or breathing problems
- people with mobility problems – for example, people with Parkinson’s disease or who have had a stroke
- people with serious mental health problems
- people on certain medications, including those that affect sweating and temperature control
- people who misuse alcohol or drugs
- people who are physically active – for example, labourers or those doing sports
There is good simple and clear advice on the NHS website
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/