RED Heat Health Alert - useful advice to help you keep cool and stay safe
UKHSA is issuing a RED heat health alert for the South East, South West, London, East of England, East Midlands and West Midlands regions. This will be in place from 00.30am Wednesday 24 June until 23.30pm Thursday 24 June. The last time a Red Heat Health Alert was issued was in July 2022.
UKHSA guidance on staying safe in hot weather is available at Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather - GOV.UK. There you can find a full list of the groups who are especially at risk, as well as advice on keeping yourself and others safe during periods of hotter weather, such as:
- keeping your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun
- try to avoid direct sunlight, especially between 11am and 3pm when UV levels are highest. If you do go outside, cover up with suitable clothing, such as an appropriate hat and sunglasses, and seek shade and apply sunscreen regularly
- if you are going to do a physical activity (for example, exercising or walking the dog), plan to do these during times of the day when it is cooler, such as the morning or evening. Also check weather forecasts to see when it will be cooler
- knowing the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them.
Local NHS advice: Hot weather can make you unwell. Knowing the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke could help keep you or someone else safe: www.facebook.com/nhsglos/posts/pfbid02Vphmx7wyF4zerdPjGa7EnzmW3jdJyiGHCV7cDC1dHTSzveLY3RhvS3nrZ6gQ9iJPl
Hot weather can affected how some medications work - please make sure you check in on anyone who might need extra support over the next few days: www.facebook.com/nhsglos/posts/pfbid0cQq8RF2TCX11bfGXSRRK18byZgkVmwVkoRpUfBawokcKqxD2fq9uFWHgm6pBdMKwl
Watching the England match this evening? If you’re heading to the pub or having a pint at home, don’t forget to keep an eye on your hydration too: www.facebook.com/nhsglos/posts/pfbid08Mi61hEHRQSz1DjCxFKf7h5xhJHri8FY7fzqd8xeDAdWi7gbeVyiCaRXMFnPj6KQl
Ill or injured, but not a life-threatening condition or serious injury? Pharmarcies, your GP surgery and minor injuries units including at Dursley, Stroud and Gloucester may be able to help. If in doubt, call 111 but if it’s an emergency dial 999: www.facebook.com/nhsglos/posts/pfbid02yoEkqvQWBvVB3uvRX8NHGc2E9AM5Mqi3XqhQxMti8M3j523TVi5w5oxXxJnRZFr5l
Cool spaces: Active Lifestyles Stroud at Stratford Park offers use of the café for shade, air conditioning and cold water. In addition Severe Emergency Weather Protocol (SWEP) hot weather protocol operates between 1st June and 30th September. It was triggered on Friday when temperatures in Gloucestershire were forecasted to reach 30°C for 2 consecutive days or when there is an Amber health alert implemented by the WHA. If an outreach team is aware of anyone rough sleeping they will make contact, offer to take them to the cool space and provide bottled water and hats. If you are concerned about someone sleeping rough, please contact https://thestreetlink.org.uk with details of their location and a short description, so local outreach services can offer support.
Bin collections: With operations partner Ubico we continue to monitor the weather forecast to protect waste collection staff. Collections are continuing as normal from 6am, with appropriate measures taken to assist staff where possible.
We will continue to review the situation and any changes to collections will be communicated to residents as soon as practicable. Residents should continue to put out their bins by 6am on the day of collection and can check their collection days at www.stroud.gov.uk/my-house
Water safety: UKHSA says the South West's coastline, rivers and open water also present additional risks during hot weather. Cold-water shock can affect even strong swimmers when entering cold water on a hot day, and water-related incidents typically increase during periods of high temperature. People are advised to swim only at designated, supervised locations and to keep a close eye on children near any open water. SDC is running a “No Lifeguard, No Swim” campaign. More: www.facebook.com/activelifestylesstroud/photos/%EF%B8%8F-high-temperatures-and-water-safety-%EF%B8%8Fhigher-weather-brings-with-it-temptation-t/1542084657930929/
Events: Organising an event or off to a big outdoor gig? Gov.uk has some useful advice: www.gov.uk/guidance/hot-weather-advice-mass-gatherings-and-planning-events
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