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Heatwave plan released

Public Health England outlines plan for alerting people to hot weather risks such as heatstroke, respiratory and heart problems
Posted 23 June 2016 - 13:46

Public Health England has released its heatwave plan, which outlines how health and social care professionals can alert people to hot-weather risks, such as heatstroke, respiratory and heart problems.

The plan includes a series of guides for hospitals, care homes and schools.

Go to Heatwave Plan for England

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