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This page summarises Chapter 13 of the Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report with a focus on the impact of heat on solar radiation and public health. This is part of the science and stats section for the hazard:...
Essential advice on protecting your medicines during extreme heat and staying safe this summer.
This page advises social care managers on how to reduce the risks of hot weather to the health of people they provide care for.
Ultraviolet protection factors (UPF) and sun protection factors - how they're measured for clothing and suntan cream.
As the UK enters the heart of summer – with temperatures rising and families holidaying – the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reinforcing essential safety advice for anyone using medicines or medical devices.
The latest heat-health alert (HHA) issued by UKHSA and the Met Office for all regions of England.
Med Tech Regs blog, June 2025: A focus on Software and AI.
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