Heatwave advice
There are some helpful tips about how to help you and your neighbours in this weather on the NHS website at www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather
During a heatwave Public Health England recommend:
• Keeping windows shut during the hottest part of the day to stop rooms over-heating
• If you have children, fit child resistant window restrictors making sure you can get out easily in an emergency.
Also:
• Be aware of the high temperatures at night as well as during the day.
• Keep an eye out for vulnerable residents and Sloughs rough sleepers by dropping them off a bottle of water and ensuring they keep cool.
• Keep hydrated.