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Red health heat alert advice and support for patients 

  • Keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm
  • Plan physical activity for cooler times of day
  • Keep homes cool by closing windows and curtains in sun-facing rooms
  • Wear suitable clothing, hats and sunglasses, and use sunscreen outdoors
  • Drink plenty of fluids and limit alcohol and caffeine
  • Be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and seek help if symptoms develop

Please click on the link below for useful information regarding heat exhaustion and heat stroke:

www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke