As schools begin breaking up for the summer holidays with a warmer than average summer forecasted by the Met Office, the UKHSA is urging families to take simple steps to enjoy the summer break safely and protect their family’s health. Young children can be susceptible to the effects of heat as well as older age groups. Anyone can be affected by particularly high temperatures and spending time outdoors, travelling and taking part in sports and other activities can increase the risk of becoming unwell if simple precautions are not taken. There are several useful articles to help families over the summer including:
Keeping cool at home: Beat the heat: keep cool at home checklist – GOV.UK;
Staying safe in hot weather: Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather – GOV.UK;
Swimming healthy in open water: Swim healthy – GOV.UK;
Tips if people get in difficulty swimming in open water: Float To Live – What To Do If You Fall In Water
