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NHS ‘top tips’ for families to stay safe as heatwave marks start of school holidays
England’s most senior nurse has today set out ways to stay safe during the hot weather, as millions of families kick off their long summer break. Much of the country is set for a heatwave this week, with hot weather from France and Spain helping push temperatures to as high as 34 degrees celsius. With […]
Heat-health watch alert: level 3 – heatwave action
Issued at 09.21am on Monday 22 July 2019 There is a 90 % probability of heat health criteria being met between 9am on Monday and 9am on Friday in parts of England. Hot weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients. Find out more about how to cope in hot weather. More details about […]
Heat-health watch alert: level 2 – alert and readiness
Issued at 09.08am on Saturday 20 July 2019 There is a 80 % probability of heat health criteria being met between 9am on Tuesday and 9am on Thursday in parts of England. Hot weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients. Find out more about how to cope in hot weather. More details about […]
Heat-health watch alert: level 2 – alert and readiness
Issued at 10.07am on Friday 19 July 2019 There is a 60 % probability of heat health criteria being met between 9am on Tuesday and 9am on Thursday in parts of England. Hot weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients. Find out more about how to cope in hot weather. More details about […]
Heat-health watch alert: level 1 – summer preparedness
Issued at 8.11am on Sunday 30 June 2019 Temperatures are not expected to reach heatwave threshold values until further notice. Hot weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients. Find out more about how to cope in hot weather. More details about the weather alert is available on the MET Office website.
NHS’ top nurse urges public to enjoy sun safely this weekend
England’s most senior nurse has today urged the public to look out for vulnerable relatives and neighbours when temperatures soar this weekend, revealing that thousands end up in hospital each year due to heat and allergies. Ahead of what is set to be the hottest day of the year, Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for […]
Heat-health watch alert: level 2 – alert and readiness
Issued at 09.35am on Wednesday 26 June 2019 There is a 70% probability of heat health criteria being met between 6am on Thursday and 6pm on Saturday in parts of England. Hot weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients. Find out more about how to cope in hot weather. More details about the […]
Heat-health watch alert: level 2 – alert and readiness
Issued at 08.41am on Monday 24 June 2019 There is a 70% probability of heat health criteria being met between 6am on Thursday and 6pm on Saturday in parts of England. Hot weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients. Find out more about how to cope in hot weather. More details about the […]
Heat-health watch alert: level 2 – alert and readiness
Issued at 11.51am on Friday 21 June 2019 There is a 70% probability of heat health criteria being met between 8am on Tuesday and 8am on Thursday in parts of England. Hot weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients. Find out more about how to cope in hot weather. More details about the […]
Heat-health watch alert: level 1 – summer preparedness
Issued at 6.12am on Saturday 1 June 2019 Temperatures are not expected to reach heatwave threshold values until further notice. Hot weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients. Find out more about how to cope in hot weather. More details about the weather alert is available on the MET Office website.