Summary
Public Health England has again issued a collection of resources deigned to guide the public generally, and health and social care professionals, about how to prepare for, and prevent, the avoidable harmful effects of hot weather.
Reference
Heatwave Plan for England. [Online]: Public Health England; Department of Health and NHS England, May 31st 2017.
This relates to:
Reference
Heatwave plan for England: protecting health and reducing harm from severe heat and heatwave. London: Public Health England / NHS England, May 22nd 2015.
Note: There is also an “Easy Read” version.
Further Information:
Reference
Heatwave plan for England. Making the case: the impact of heat on health – now and in the future. London: Public Health England, May 22nd 2015.
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The Heatwave Plan for England. Supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: advice for health and social care professionals. London: Public Health England, May 22nd 2015.
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The Heatwave Plan for England. Supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: advice for care home managers and staff. London: Public Health England, May 22nd 2015.
There is also guidance on: Looking after children and those in early years settings during heatwaves: guidance for teachers and professionals, and an Equality analysis document.
Public and Patient Information
There are now four resources, aimed primarily at the general public:
- A Beat the Heat poster: an infographic providing advice on staying safe in hot weather
- A Beat the Heat leaflet: providing detailed information for the public on how to stay safe in hot weather.
- A Beat the Heat: Keep Cool at Home Checklist: a checklist helping the public identify situations where over-heating at the home may cause avoidable harm.
- A Beat The Heat: Keep Care Home Residents Safe And Well Checklist. This checklist is intended for people working in care homes. (New: Checklist)
