Staying safe in hot weather

Extreme hot temperatures can cause heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Heat exhaustion does not usually need emergency medical help if you can cool down within 30 minutes. However, if it turns into heatstroke, it should be treated as an emergency and you should seek medical support immediately.

More information

For practical advice on how to prepare for, cope with and stay safe during periods of hot weather, visit our hot weather page.

For more detailed information on both heat exhaustion and heatstroke, see the guidance on the NHS website.

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