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The 2023 Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report highlights how climate change intensifies and increases the frequency of extreme weather. This page provides key takeaways from the HECC report, specifically on the hazard: heat.
Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
Airborne allergens are particles in the air, including fungal spores and pollutants, that can cause or worsen allergic reactions and respiratory conditions such as hay fever and asthma.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
Those with pre-existing health conditions may be at increased risk of mental health impacts associated with extreme weather.
This page advises those with responsibilities for people currently sleeping rough. This includes local authority teams for emergency preparedness, public health and rough sleeping, as well as non-governmental organisations, including those providing temporary accommodation or street-based support.
Indoor airborne allergens are particles present in indoor environments that can trigger allergic reactions or exacerbate respiratory conditions such as asthma.
Record dry spring and summer heatwaves mean that without winter rain there will be drought next year with impacts on nature, agriculture and navigation
Hay fever is a very common allergy caused by pollen, house dust mite, pet hair or skin.
Asthma is a long-term condition and it is thought that symptoms can be worsened by exposure to viruses, allergens and air pollution.
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