Beat the Heat
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NHS England is continuing to remind people to be aware of the health risks of hot weather.
Keep in touch
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Look after yourself, older people and the young
![man sitting on bench reading newspaper](https://assets.practice365.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2022/07/zua2hyvtbk-150x150.jpg)
Listen to the weather forecast and the news
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Plan ahead to avoid
the heat
Keep well
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Drink plenty of fluids and
avoid excess alcohol
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Dress appropriately
for the weather
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Slow down
when it is hot
Find somewhere cool
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Know how to keep
your home cool
![person standing surrounded by leaves](https://assets.practice365.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2022/07/issm6uapvfo-edited-150x150.jpg)
Go indoors or outdoors,
whichever feels cooler
![dog leaning his head on car window](https://assets.practice365.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2022/07/2dkgxtfpftg-edited-150x150.jpg)
Cars get hot, avoid
closed spaces
Watch out
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Be on the lookout for signs of heat related illness
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Cool your skin with water, slow down and drink water
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Stay
safe
when
swimming
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Get help.
Call NHS 111
or in an
emergency 999
Source: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk