Stay safe in the sun
23 June 2026
As the weather heats up this week, make sure you stock up on sunscreen! Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/
Preventing heat exhaustion and heatstroke There's a high risk of heat exhaustion or heatstroke during hot weather or exercise. To help prevent heat exhaustion or heatstroke: drink more cold drinks, especially if you're active or exercising wear light-coloured, loose clothing avoid the sun between 11am and 3pm avoid drinking too much alcohol avoid extreme exercise if you're inside on a very hot day, close curtains, and close windows if it's hotter outside than in your home, and turn off electrical equipment and lights that get hot This will also prevent dehydration and help your body keep itself cool. Check on children, older people and people with long-term health conditions, such as diabetes or heart problems, as they're more at risk of heat exhaustion or heatstroke https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/
