The UK Health Security Agency has issued a red Heat Health Alert for parts of England this week. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a severe heatwave with a risk to life for even the healthy population, alongside likely impacts across health and care services.
Older people, babies and young children are more likely to be unwell from hot weather because their bodies are less able to regulate temperature. People with underlying medical conditions can also be vulnerable to the effects of hot weather.
For tips on coping in hot weather see Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather – NHS
