Hot Weather Health Alert

Posted by: alistairbrook2 - Posted on:

The met office are forecasting high temperatures today (19.06.25), tomorrow and into the weekend. Hot weather can have a serious impact on people’s health especially those who are old, very young or have pre-existing health conditions (asthma, COPD, risk of heart attack or stroke, kidney disease, diabetes, pregnant.

Avoiding heat related health issues is easy to do and avoids extra strain on the NHS and care systems.

For further advise on what to do go to the Public Health Wales website: Extreme Hot Weather – Public Health Wales

Beware of the symptoms of heat problems in vulnerable people: Cramps, rashes, dizziness, fainting, swelling (especially ankles), heat exhaustion/stoke, dehydration.

Wear appropriate sun cream if out in the sun.