With the weather warming up at the end of the week some tips to follow to keep safe

Heat exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is fatigue resulting from prolonged exposure to excessive heat.

Symptoms of heat exhaustion
The symptoms of heat exhaustion include headaches, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, intense thirst, heavy sweating and a fast pulse.

What to do
If you have any of these symptoms you must, if at all possible:

find a cool place and loosen tight clothes
drink plenty of water or fruit juice
sponge yourself with cool water or have a cool shower.
Your symptoms should improve within 30 minutes. If you’re feeling better but still have any concerns, call your doctor or NHS 111 for advice.

Heatstroke
Heatstroke can develop if heat exhaustion is left untreated – it can also develop suddenly and without warning.

Symptoms of heatstroke
The symptoms of heatstroke include:

confusion
disorientation
seizures
loss of consciousness.
What to do
Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition. If you or someone else shows symptoms:

call 999 immediately, or 112 if you are in the European Union (you can call 112 from a mobile for free)
if you have a community alarm, press the button on your pendant to call for help
while waiting for the ambulance, follow the advice given for heat exhaustion but do not try to give fluids to anyone who is unconscious.