If the forecasts are to be believed then we are in for a week or more of unusually hot temperatures here on the north west coast of the UK. Up to 29 degrees C. That's around 80 degrees F, in old money!

It's easy to underestimate the effects of the sun, so to help avoid being taken ill when visiting our beaches and sea front area, and reduce demand for emergency service help, we are posting this health advice from NHS.UK

There is a high risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke during hot weather or exercise. To help prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke:

•drink plenty of cold drinks, especially when exercising
•take cool baths or showers
•wear light-coloured, loose clothing
•sprinkle water over skin or clothes
•avoid the sun between 11am and 3pm
•avoid excess alcohol
•avoid extreme exercise

This will also prevent dehydration and help your body keep itself cool.

Keep an eye on children, the elderly and people with long-term health conditions (like diabetes or heart problems) because they're more at risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

PS. AND DON'T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN!
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-e...on-heatstroke/

"Police offer advice in case there is a heatwave"


Why? Do they have any expertise in this?


Isn't their job to be out catching criminals not nannying the populace about the weather?


They're clearly over-resourced, or appallingly managed, if they pay people to dream up this hokum.

Originally Posted by dav

"Police offer advice in case there is a heatwave"


Why? Do they have any expertise in this?


Isn't their job to be out catching criminals not nannying the populace about the weather?


They're clearly over-resourced, or appallingly managed, if they pay people to dream up this hokum.

I totally agree.


I can only think it's intended to try and reduce 999 calls from people whose ice cream has melted.


If you get heatstroke, then surely you'd call an ambulance.

In old money its 84.2.