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Yellow Heat-Health Alert

  • Writer: Healthwatch West Berkshire
    Healthwatch West Berkshire
  • 20 hours ago
  • 1 min read

Yellow Heat-Health Alert -South East From 19th to 23rd of June 2025


Hot weather can be dangerous, especially for older adults, people with health conditions and young children.

Possible Impacts Include:


• Increased risk of illness or death in vulnerable groups

• Overheating in hospitals, care homes, and community housing

• Strain on health and social care services

• Risks to those working in hot indoor environments


Protect yourself and others by doing the following.

• Stay hydrated

• Keep indoor spaces cool, keep curtains closed, especially south facing ones.

• Check in on vulnerable neighbours, friends, and family

• Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke


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