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
321 JulyMarch 20232024 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

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

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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 before and during hot weather: teachers and other educational 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 321 JulyMarch 20232024 + show all updates

  1. Updated guidance for 'Supporting vulnerable people before and during hot weather: healthcare professionals'.

  2. Updated steps on what to do if a child loses consciousness or has a fit within the guidance for teachers and other educational professionals.

  3. Updated guidance for teachers and other educational professionals on looking after children and those in early years settings before and during hot weather.

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