Keeping cool in a heat wave

It's really important to take care in the heat, ensure you protect yourself, and recognise any symptoms of heat-related illness.

Make sure you avoid the hottest part of the day and keep drinking - if you go out, take a small bottle of water with you.

If at any point you start to feel dizzy, or get muscle cramps, stop, get into a cool place and drink some fluids.

Our guide to staying cool in a heat wave gives you more helpful tips and advice, such as:

• how to protect yourself from the heat
• how to recognise heat-related illness‚ and what to do when someone shows signs of it.
• what to do if you get dehydrated in hot weather
• how to act if you get heat exhaustion or heatstroke

Download our guide Keeping cool in a heat wave for more information.

Staying cool in a heatwave (PDF 102 KB)