Take Care in Hot Weather

Stay safe, cool and well

☀️ Keep Yourself Cool

• Drink water regularly.
• Avoid the sun where possible, especially 11 am to 3 pm.
• Wear loose, light clothing and use sunscreen.
• Avoid strenuous activity in the hottest part of the day.

🏠 Keep Your Home Cooler

• Close curtains or blinds in sunny rooms.
• Open windows when cooler outside, if safe.
• Stay in the coolest room and use cool water on skin or clothes.

🤝 Look Out for Others

• Check on neighbours, friends or relatives who may struggle in the heat, especially older people, young children and anyone living alone.

🆘 Support in Your Scheme

• Scheme Officers can offer support and advice when on site.
• If you feel unwell and cannot get help, use the pull cord.
• In an emergency, call 999.

🏥 Know When to Get Help

• Heat exhaustion: dizziness, headache, tiredness, sickness, cramps, heavy sweating or thirst.
• Act quickly: move somewhere cool, drink water and cool the skin.
• Call NHS 111 if symptoms continue after 30 minutes.
• Call 999 if someone collapses, has a seizure, is confused or loses consciousness.

Further advice is available from the NHS and GOV.UK by searching for “heatwave advice” or “beat the heat”.