Hot Weather Advice

During periods of hot weather, please take extra care of yourself and your loved ones.

High temperatures can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, particularly among older people, young children and those with existing health conditions.

You can see the latest weather alert on the UKHSA data dashboard.

Remember to:

• Stay hydrated
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing
• Use sunscreen and wear a hat when outside
• Avoid direct sun between 11am and 3pm
• Keep homes cool by closing curtains and blinds
• Check regularly on vulnerable relatives, neighbours and friends
• Watch for signs of heat exhaustion or heatstroke, such as dizziness, nausea, or confusion

Health services prepare for increased demand during hot weather periods. 

The NHS advises people to seek emergency help immediately if someone shows signs of heatstroke, including confusion, loss of consciousness, seizures, or a body temperature above 40°C.

For further information, please see;

• Met Office website
• NHS Heatwave advice
• UKHSA alert website
• Beat the heat: advice for hot weather - GOV.UK

Help Us During the Hot Weather

Stay Hydrated in the Hot Weather Coming to our hospitals for an outpatient appointment during the hot weather?   Please bring some cool water with you to drink whilst you wait.

Limiting Visitors in Clinical Areas To help keep our wards as cool and comfortable as possible for patients, we kindly ask visitors to limit the number of people visiting at any one time. This includes our Emergency Departments and Same Day Emergency Care. Thank you for your understanding.