Most of us welcome the warmer weather, however when it is too hot for too long there are health risks. 

Keep supporting your local NHS! Here’s 3 important things you can do to play your part in protecting our community:

• We need every single person to take responsibility of their health in this hot weather and to take steps to keep themselves well – this means drinking water, staying in the shade, and doing what they can to stay cool.
• Look out for any elderly or vulnerable neighbours in your community. Older people over the age of 75, babies and young children are at a greater risk of harm from the high temperatures
• Please use NHS services wisely – if life is not at threat please don’t call 999, there are better ways to get the right care. There are a wide variety available including self-care, your local pharmacy, your GP practice, visit http://111.nhs.uk, calling 111 and your local Urgent Treatment Centre.

If you or someone else feels unwell with a high temperature during hot weather, it may be heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Find out about the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and when to get help

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