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Information on how to stay safe in hot weather, including how to keep your home cool.
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This information aims to assist professionals in protecting vulnerable people from the health impacts of severe heat in England.
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The Adverse Weather and Health Plan aims to protect individuals and communities from the health effects of adverse weather and to build community resilience.
Heat-Health Alert (HHA) action cards summarise suggested actions to be taken by different professional bodies and organisations in the event of extreme heat.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is a Category 1 Responder (Civil Contingencies Act 2004), and provides specialist advice and support to the emergency services and NHS.
Roles and responsibilities of key agencies and the agreed procedures during local and national outbreak investigations.
Health advice for those planning events and mass gatherings during periods of hot weather in England.
Recognise and respond to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) incidents: guidance for healthcare professionals.
Information on lead, for use in responding to chemical incidents.
Information on hydrogen sulphide (also known as hydrosulphuric acid, sulphur hydride or dihydrogen monosulphide) for use in responding to chemical incidents.
Information on hydrogen chloride (also known as hydrochloric acid), for use in responding to chemical incidents.
Information on formaldehyde (also known as methanal and methylene glycol) for use in responding to chemical incidents.
Information on diesel, for use in responding to chemical incidents.
This information aims to assist professionals in protecting vulnerable people from the health impacts of cold weather in England.
Information on ammonia (also known as hydrogen nitride), for use in responding to chemical incidents.
Information on sodium hypochlorite, a common bleaching agent, for use in responding to chemical incidents.
Information on naphthalene (also called naphthene or naphthalin), for responding to chemical incidents.
Cold-Health Alert (CHA) action cards summarise suggested actions to be taken by different professional bodies and organisations in the event of cold weather.
Information on sodium hydroxide (also known as caustic soda), for use in responding to chemical incidents.
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