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- Hot weather advice
- Sun safety
- Stay hydrated
- Treat summer illnesses at home
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Stay well this summer
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Hot weather advice
Very hot weather (heatwaves) can have serious effects on our health and sadly, during these times more people than usual get ill or die.
Anyone can be affected by hot weather but older adults, young children, people with long-term health conditions, and those taking some medications, are most vulnerable.
The most serious effects include:
- dehydration
- overheating
- heat exhaustion
- heatstroke
Video: Local children from Portishead share their top sun safety tips.
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During very hot weather it’s important to:
- keep out of the sun at the hottest time of the day, between 11am and 3pm
- plan to complete any physical activity (for example exercise or walking the dog) during times of the day when it is cooler
- keep your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun
- cover up with suitable clothing, including hats and sunglasses
- apply sunscreen when going outside
- drink plenty of fluids and limit your alcohol and caffeine intake
- check in on older neighbours, relatives and friends who live alone to make sure they’re not having difficulties in the heat
- know the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them. Read about heatstroke and heat exhaustion symptoms on the NHS website.
Visit the NHS website to learn more about what to do in a heatwave
Visit the Government website to find out how you can keep your medicines safe during hot weather