Heat Health Alert

A period of very hot and humid weather is forecast across England this week. This may impact health, particularly in young children, older adults, and those with existing conditions.

🔸 Stay hydrated – drink plenty of water

🔸 Keep homes cool – Day: Curtains closed, Night: Ventilate

🔸 Avoid the sun during peak hours (11am–3pm)

🔸 Check on the vulnerable - older relatives & neighbours

🔸 Take care with high pollen and worsening air quality – this may affect breathing conditions

⚠️ Seek medical advice if the heat causes you to develop symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nausea, or difficulty breathing.

🆘 If you need urgent help:

NHS 111 – get medical advice quickly
👉 Call 111 or visit: https://111.nhs.uk
999 / A&E – for emergencies (e.g. collapse, severe breathing difficulty)

💊 Pharmacy Support
Local pharmacies can advise on:

Heat rash
Dehydration
Hay fever & allergies
Minor illnesses

💡 No appointment needed – many are open evenings/weekends.
Find one: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

🌡️ Heat & Health Advice

NHS guidance on coping in hot weather:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/
UKHSA heat-health advice:
👉 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/heatwave-guidance-and-advice

🤧 Pollen & Air Quality

Check daily pollen forecast:
👉 https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice/pollen-forecast
Air pollution levels:
👉 https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/

Page last reviewed: 22 June 2026
Page created: 22 June 2026

Heat Health Alert

⚠️ Seek medical advice if the heat causes you to develop symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nausea, or difficulty breathing.

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