{"id":48665,"date":"2026-06-25T10:05:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T09:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/?p=48665"},"modified":"2026-06-25T10:48:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T09:48:23","slug":"health-leaders-help-us-help-you-call-as-red-heat-health-alert-extended-for-a-further-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/bn\/news\/health-leaders-help-us-help-you-call-as-red-heat-health-alert-extended-for-a-further-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Health leaders’ ‘help us help you’ call as red heat-health alert extended for a further day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Health leaders’ ‘help us help you’ call as red heat<\/span>–<\/span>health alert extended for a further day<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

With the red heat-health alert\u00a0in the\u00a0South\u00a0West\u00a0extended for another 24 hours<\/a> (until 23:00 on Friday),\u00a0NHS organisations\u00a0in\u00a0Bristol,\u00a0North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are\u00a0responding to\u00a0increased\u00a0demand\u00a0on services\u00a0due to heat-related conditions.\u00a0School\u00a0closures have also affected staffing for some services,\u00a0with parents needing to care for\u00a0young\u00a0children at home.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Deputy Chief Medical Officer for NHS\u00a0Bristol,\u00a0North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, Dr Geeta Iyer, said: “The local NHS is here for\u00a0you\u00a0and health and care staff are working tirelessly to provide the care people need during this challenging time.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“We have well-rehearsed\u00a0plans\u00a0to manage and respond to surges in demand and maintain safe and effective care, working together across health, local authority and voluntary sector\u00a0partners.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“However\u00a0with the\u00a0red heat-health alert\u00a0extended for another day and pressures on services\u00a0continuing to escalate, we’re\u00a0urging\u00a0people to\u00a0\u2018help us\u00a0help you\u2019 by\u00a0following heat-health advice and\u00a0using\u00a0the right service for their needs if they do become unwell.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn particular, please remember that A&E\u00a0and 999 are\u00a0for serious, life-threatening\u00a0emergencies. If you think you need help right away but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0not an emergency, contact NHS 111 to be guided to the right service for your needs.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Older adults and people with long-term conditions are at greater risk from heat-related illness and people are being urged to check in on vulnerable neighbours and relatives to make sure they are coping and staying hydrated.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr Iyer\u00a0added: “It\u2019s vitally important people understand the risks posed by high temperatures and take steps to protect themselves and their families, friends and neighbours.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSimple steps such as staying hydrated, avoiding the sun during the hottest times and keeping homes cool can make a big difference\u00a0and help prevent illnesses such as heatstroke which can require medical attention.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose Well: Get the right NHS service for your needs<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n