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Climate change is happening and is due to human activities; along with warming, many other changes are occurring such as melting polar ice, rising sea levels and more frequent floods, droughts and heatwaves.
Extreme heat presents a number of risks to health. This guidance helps professionals and the public address those risks.
Advice on staying well in cold weather, covering issues such as financial help, healthy lifestyle, flu vaccinations and heating.
This information aims to assist professionals in protecting vulnerable people from the health impacts of severe heat in England.
Information on how to stay safe in hot weather, including how to keep your home cool.
There is no law for a minimum or maximum temperature, but during working hours the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings must be reasonable
Older adults and those with health conditions are at risk of mortality during heatwaves. The research explores the experience of those who care for them.
Regular updates on the Heat-Health Alerts (HHAs) issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office.
Health advice for those planning events and mass gatherings during periods of hot weather in England.
How to prepare and what to do if you’re affected by extreme weather and natural hazards while travelling or living abroad.
Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
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