12/07/2025
☀️ Hot Weather Alert – Up to 30°C This Weekend! 🔥
As temperatures soar across the UK this weekend, with forecasts reaching up to 30 degrees, it’s important for all carers to take extra steps to keep our service users safe, cool, and comfortable. 🌡️🌞
Here are a few key tips to follow:
✅ Keep service users hydrated – Encourage regular sips of water, even if they don’t feel thirsty. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
✅ Stay cool indoors – Close curtains during the hottest parts of the day, use fans where safe, and keep rooms well-ventilated.
✅ Dress for the weather – Light, loose-fitting clothing and sun hats are ideal.
✅ Avoid the midday sun – Try to keep service users indoors between 11am and 3pm when the sun is strongest.
✅ Apply sunscreen – If going outdoors, ensure sunscreen (SPF 30+) is applied and reapplied regularly.
✅ Monitor for signs of heat exhaustion – Such as dizziness, confusion, excessive sweating, or nausea – act quickly and seek help if needed.
Let’s look out for each other and make sure everyone stays safe in the heat. Your care makes all the difference. 💙