The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office issued an amber heat-health alert (HHA) for 5 regions of England.
The West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, London and East of England will be under an amber heat health alert from 9am on Tuesday 12 August until 6pm on Wednesday 13 August.
In addition, a yellow HHA has been issued for the North West and North East regions for the same period.
The South West and Yorkshire and the Humber regions are already under a yellow HHA, which remains in place.
A yellow alert relates to those who are more likely to be impacted by increased temperatures, such as the elderly or people on multiple medications.
There is an action card for health and social care providers that summarises the suggested actions that providers of health or social care should consider at each Heat-Health Alert level.
The Homecare Association also has Summer Planning Guidance, which covers a range of health and safety issues, including how to ensure people who are at risk stay hydrated and safe when temperatures rise: Summer Planning Guidance for homecare providers.
