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ThisThe informationHeatwave Plan for England aims to prepareprepare, alert and protectprevent people from the preventable health impacts offrom severe heat in England.

From:
UK Health Security Agency, Department of Health and Social Care, and NHS England
Published
13 May 2014
Last updated
2728 AprilJuly 20232022 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Heatwave AdversePlan Weatherfor and Health PlanEngland

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adverse-weather-and-health-planPDF, 1.25 MB, 47 pages

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Supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: for care home managers and staff

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Supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: for health and social care professionals

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Looking after children and those in early years settings during heatwaves: for teachers and professionals

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Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather

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Beat the heat: keep cool at home checklist

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Beat the heat: poster

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Documents supporting the Heatwave Plan for England were previously published by Public Health England and can still be accessed. These include:

Download a training slideset on the health impacts of hot weather and the Heatwave Plan for England for the health and social care system and the voluntary sector.

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Published 13 May 2014
Last updated 2728 AprilJuly 20232022 + show all updates

  1. Added link to the Adverse Weather and Health Plan (AWHP).

  2. Updated Beat the heat: keep cool at home checklist, 'Where to get help' section.

  3. Amended wording to specify rented and social housing when arranging for local authority to perform a home hazard assessment.

  4. Updated guidance for teachers and professionals on protecting children outdoors.

  5. Updated information on heat-related illnesses and how to get help.

  6. Updated power supplies section on page 35.

  7. Updated Heatwave Plan for England.

  8. Reformatted content and added 'Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather'.

  9. Updated Heatwave Plan for England report and training slideset on the health impacts of hot weather.

  10. Updated 'Beat the Heat' leaflet and poster for COVID-19.

  11. Leaflet, flyer, posters and hyperlinks in Heatwave Plan updated. Additional hot weather and COVID-19 specific resources added.

  12. Updated 'Heatwave Plan for England'.

  13. Updated advice for hydration, to align it with government nutrition advice on hydration and drinks.

  14. Heatwave guidance updated.

  15. Updated heatwave plan for England 2018 and added link to training slideset.

  16. Added 'Beat the heat: keep care home residents safe and well'.

  17. Published new cover letter and resources for this year's heatwave plan for England.

  18. Uploaded 2015 editions of: Looking after yourself; Making the case; Advice for care home managers; and Advice for Health Professionals.

  19. Uploaded the 'Heatwave Plan for England' (May 2015).

  20. The 'Heatwave Plan for England 2014: easy read version' has been uploaded.

  21. First published.