Guidance

Hot weather and health: supporting vulnerable people

This information aims to assist professionals in protecting vulnerable people from the health impacts of severe heat in England.

From:
UK Health Security Agency
Published
10 May 2023
Last updated
26 May 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Supporting vulnerable people before and during hot weather: social care managers, staff, and carers

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Supporting vulnerable people before and during hot weather: healthcare professionals

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Supporting vulnerable people before and during hot weather: people homeless and sleeping rough

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

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Details

This guidance offers advice for caring for people most at risk during a hot weather. It is part of a wider collection of documents providing guidance on how to minimise the health effects of adverse weather and to build community resilience.

Published 10 May 2023
Last updated 26 May 2023 + show all updates

  1. Added guidance on supporting people homeless and sleeping rough before and during hot weather.

  2. First published.