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Hot Weather
Seeing the sun shining helps us know that summer is here. Many of us here in the UK enjoy the sunshine, but long periods of high temperature can be risky, especially to babies and young children, those with long term medical conditions, and older people. It is important to take steps to stay well and stay as cool as possible if the temperatures rise, and stay safe in and around water.
If you're going away to a foreign country that is hot or might be hot, please consider the below advice, but also make sure you and your family have the right health advice for the country you are going to, including things like vaccinations, and GHIC health insurance.
Tips for coping in hot weather
- Stay as cool as possible. Keep out of sun and wear light clothing. Wear loose, cool clothing, and a hat and sunglasses if you go outdoors.
- If you do need to go outside, try and avoid the hottest parts of the day. These are usually between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and other drinks and avoiding alcohol. Drink cold drinks regularly such as water and diluted fruit juice. Avoid excess alcohol, caffeine (tea, coffee and cola), and drinks high in sugar.
- Stay protected by wearing UV sunglasses and a hat. Apply sunscreen with a high SPF rating and UVA protection and walk in the shade if you can.
- Shut windows and pull down the shades when it is hotter outside. If it's safe, open them for cool air when it is cooler.
- Have cool baths or showers, and splash yourself with cool water.
- Listen to alerts on the radio, TV and social media about keeping cool and when you need to keep cool.
- Plan ahead to make sure you have enough supplies, such as food, water and any medications you need.
- Identify the coolest room in the house so you know where to go to keep cool.
- Check up on friends, relatives and neighbours who may be less able to look after themselves.
Water Safety
Heading to the coast or out on the water is a great way to have fun and stay active in hot weather. But, if you're not careful, it's a lot easier to get into trouble in the water than you might think. Conditions can change quickly and if you're not prepared, you can easily get caught out.
- The RLNI have advice on how to stay safe in water, particularly in the sea.
- The Royal Life Saving Society have advice on summer water safety.
The video below explains how to apply suncream, and how much to use.
Further Information
If there is a heatwave this summer, make sure the hot weather doesn't harm you or anyone you know. The NHS website has some helpful links on some of the risks of a heatwave.
- Dehydration (not having enough water)
- Overheating, which can make symptoms worse for people who already have problems with their heart or breathing
- Heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Where should you seek help?
If you feel unwell in the hot weather please seek advice if concerned.
- If it is non-urgent, speak to your local pharmacist or health visitor.
- If your child has any of the above features, urgently see contact your GP surgery. For an urgent out-of-hours GP appointment, call NHS 111.
- You should only call 999 or go your nearest A&E department in critical or life threatening situations.
