Once again, temperatures are expected to be high for the rest of this week and whilst many of us look forward to this, high temperatures can be dangerous for children, this can range from mild heat stress and potentially life-threatening heatstroke. Try to help children to adjust their behaviour by offering shade, changing activity times, choices of activities and changes to clothing.

 

Key points from to take note of are:- 

• Look at timing of events where children when children will be spending time outdoors. Avoid the hottest part of the day between 11am to 3pm. Children should not take part in strenuous physical activity on very hot days 
• Encourage shade during outside activities, sun cream and hats for both children and adults 
• Encourage frequent fluid intake 
• Know the signs of heat illness and the actions to take   
• Look at creating shade including with blinds, shutters, sun awnings and planting 
• Look at the guidance for reducing indoor air temperature  Beat the heat: keep cool at home checklist - GOV.UK
• Beat the Heat information and guidance Beat the heat: hot weather advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)  

 

Sign up to Heat- Health Alerts to ensure you are alerted to periods of hot weather in order to take appropriate action -  https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice/heat-health-alert-service