{"id":48652,"date":"2026-06-22T15:12:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T14:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/?p=48652"},"modified":"2026-06-22T16:14:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T15:14:57","slug":"ukhsa-issues-red-heat-health-alert-for-the-south-west","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.bisongrid.dev\/pl\/news\/ukhsa-issues-red-heat-health-alert-for-the-south-west\/","title":{"rendered":"UKHSA issues red heat-health alert for the South West"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_1 assembler_module_group_1\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_text-module assembler_module assembler_text-module_1 assembler_module_1  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Sekcja zatytu\u0142owana modu\u0142-1\" id=\"module-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.bisongrid.dev\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48652\/#module-1\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Sekcja zatytu\u0142owana modu\u0142-1<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for text-module - Template: template-text - Matched: _only --><section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content pt-12 sm:pt-24 pb-12 sm:pb-24\">\r\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\r\n        <h1><strong>UKHSA issues red heat-health alert for the South West<\/strong><\/h1>\n<time class=\"post_date_shortcode\">22 czerwca 2026<\/time>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a red heat-health alert (HHA) for the South West from 01:00am on Wednesday 24 June until 11:00pm on Thursday 25 June.<\/p>\n<p>This is the second time a red heat-health alert has been issued, the first having been issued in July 2022.<\/p>\n<p>A red heat-health alert indicates that a severe heatwave could have impacts beyond health and social care, with potential effects on transport systems, food, water, energy supplies and businesses, and indicates a risk to life for even the healthy population.<\/p>\n<p>The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will continue to work closely with the Met Office, the NHS and other government departments to assess the impacts of this hot weather.<\/p>\n<p>The South West&#8217;s coastline, rivers and open water also present additional risks during hot weather. Cold-water shock can affect even strong swimmers when entering cold water on a hot day, and water-related incidents typically increase during periods of high temperature.<\/p>\n<p>People are advised to swim only at designated, supervised locations and to keep a close eye on children near any open water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sarah Bird, Lead Consultant in Health Protection at UKHSA South West, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cVery hot weather is forecast across the South West in the coming days and we are urging health and social care services across the country to ensure they are prepared. It is vitally important that people understand the risk posed by high temperatures like these, and take steps to keep themselves and their friends, families and neighbours safe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA red heat health alert indicates a risk to life for even the healthy population, but simple actions like staying hydrated, avoiding the sun during the hottest part of the day, and keeping your home cool can make a big difference. It\u2019s also important to look out for others, especially elderly relatives, neighbours, and those with underlying health conditions, to make sure they are aware of the forecast and following the necessary advice.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fbeat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice%2Fbeat-the-heat-staying-safe-in-hot-weather&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjade.woodstock%40nhs.net%7Cb71b3b30f36a47ede6e708ded05a5d8b%7C37c354b285b047f5b22207b48d774ee3%7C0%7C0%7C639177283713844809%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bIDI%2Bahc8BHbRLGPDvie%2BERm5mUERH%2F%2FqyHEmK2baZ8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener\">UKHSA\u00a0guidance on staying safe in hot weather<\/a>\u00a0is available online. There you can find a full list of the groups who are especially at risk, as well as\u00a0advice on keeping yourself and others safe during periods of hotter weather, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fbeat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice%2Fbeat-the-heat-keep-cool-at-home-checklist&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjade.woodstock%40nhs.net%7Cb71b3b30f36a47ede6e708ded05a5d8b%7C37c354b285b047f5b22207b48d774ee3%7C0%7C0%7C639177283713863303%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SwloaCn%2FXulgPma8fxMP9KreHobACLjlAwtrDfdlWnA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener\">keeping your home cool <\/a>by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun<\/li>\n<li>look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated \u2013 older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk<\/li>\n<li>stay cool indoors by closing curtains on rooms that face the sun \u2013 and remember that it may be cooler outdoors than indoors<\/li>\n<li>pij du\u017co p\u0142yn\u00f3w i unikaj nadmiernego spo\u017cycia alkoholu<\/li>\n<li>nigdy nie zostawiaj nikogo w zamkni\u0119tym, zaparkowanym poje\u017adzie, zw\u0142aszcza niemowl\u0105t, ma\u0142ych dzieci i zwierz\u0105t<\/li>\n<li>check that fridges, freezers and fans are working properly<\/li>\n<li>try to avoid direct sunlight, especially between 11am and 3pm when UV levels are highest. If you do go outside, cover up with suitable clothing, such as an appropriate hat and sunglasses, and seek shade and apply sunscreen regularly<\/li>\n<li>walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a wide-brimmed hat, if you have to go out in the heat<\/li>\n<li>avoid physical exertion in the hottest parts of the day<\/li>\n<li>make sure you take water with you if you are travelling<\/li>\n<li>take care and make sure to\u00a0follow local safety advice if\u00a0you are going into the water to cool down<\/li>\n<li>check medicines can be stored according to the instructions on the packaging<\/li>\n<li>if you are going to do a physical activity (for example, exercising or walking the dog), plan to do these during times of the day when it is cooler, such as the morning or evening. Also check weather forecasts to see when it will be cooler<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More information on common <a href=\"https:\/\/gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nhs.uk%2Fconditions%2Fheat-exhaustion-heatstroke%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjade.woodstock%40nhs.net%7Cb71b3b30f36a47ede6e708ded05a5d8b%7C37c354b285b047f5b22207b48d774ee3%7C0%7C0%7C639177283713899897%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VpYDNuL%2FtPM7Kw86M7D%2FwW3lRaB6zEUCXzfbSYYUGZw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener\">symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke<\/a>\u00a0and what to do if you or someone else experiences them are available on NHS.UK.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\r\n  <\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_text-module.assembler_module.assembler_text-module_1.assembler_module_1..transparent --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_1.assembler_module_group_1  -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a red heat-health alert (HHA) for the South West from 01:00am on Wednesday 24 June until 11:00pm on Thursday 25 June.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[713],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-48652","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-health-and-wellbeing"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.bisongrid.dev\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48652","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.bisongrid.dev\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.bisongrid.dev\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.bisongrid.dev\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.bisongrid.dev\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48652"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.bisongrid.dev\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48652\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48655,"href":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.bisongrid.dev\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48652\/revisions\/48655"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.bisongrid.dev\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48652"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.bisongrid.dev\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48652"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.bisongrid.dev\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}