Heatwave Advice

The Met Office has raised the heatwave warning alert, on behalf of the Department of Health, to Level 3.

This means that high temperatures have been reached and sustained in one or more regions, with two consecutive very warm nights, a hot intervening day and a forecast of even higher temperatures for today and tomorrow.

The Department of Health is reminding people to remain aware of the risks faced by elderly friends and relatives during a heatwave.

High temperatures can be dangerous, especially for the very young or very old or those with chronic disease. Advice on how to reduce the risk either for yourself or for somebody you know is contained in the leaflet below. More information is available from the Department of Health website, the NHS Choices website, NHS Direct on 0845 4647 or from your local GP or pharmacist.

Heatwave Advice Leaflet

Department of Health Website

NHS Choices Website

Page Last Modified: 02/07/2009 09:55:35

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