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Take care when using creams to treat dry skin conditions as they can easily dry onto clothing, bedding and bandages making them more flammable.
Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
Information for healthcare professionals to protect the public from pressure ulcers (bed sores).
Guidance for non-water company abstraction licence holders affected by prolonged dry weather and drought.
This page advises healthcare professionals working within the community, care homes or hospital environments on how to reduce the risks of hot weather to the health of people they provide care for.
This page advises social care managers on how to reduce the risks of hot weather to the health of people they provide care for.
This page advises those working with children on how to reduce the risks of hot weather to the health of people they provide care for. This is part of the guidance for the hazard: heat.
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