Amber heat health alert across UK as high temperatures risk 'danger to life'

An amber health alert has been issued across multiple regions in the UK, with Brits warned sizzling temperatures could overwhelm all health and social care services - and result in a rise in deaths among those vulnerable.

The UKHSA says hot weather is likely to cause significant impacts to at least seven regions, with two seperate alerts issued from 12pm on Friday, June 27 until 6pm on Tuesday, July 1. An amber heat health alert will be in place across the East Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West, while a yellow heat health alert has been issued for Yorkshire and The Humber and the West Midlands.

Brits are now being warned to keep safe as scorching temperatures are likely to impact health and social care services, which could see a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over, or those with health conditions, the UKHSA says. There may also be impacts on younger age groups.

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The heat warnings may also see:

• likely increased demand on all health and social care services
• internal temperatures in care settings (hospitals and care homes) may exceed the recommended threshold for clinical risk assessment
• the heat affecting the ability of the workforce to deliver services
• indoor environments overheating increasing the risk to vulnerable people living independently in community and care settings
• issues managing medicines
• staffing issues due to external factors (for example, affecting transport)
• increased demand for power exceeding capacity
• other sectors starting to observe impacts (for example, travel delays)

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