Heat-Health Alert

An Amber Heat-health warning has been issued which indicates weather conditions are forecasted which may impact health. Significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including:

• a rise in deaths, particularly among those ages 65 and over or with health conditions. There may also be impacts on younger age groups
• likely increased demand on all health and social care services
• internal temperatures in care settings (hospitals and care homes) may exceed 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)

Take precautionary measures such as staying hydrated, wearing appropriate clothing, and checking on those who may need assistance. Stay informed about weather updates and take necessary precautions. For more information: Hot weather | North Yorkshire Council

Sign up to receive weather health alerts: Weather-Health Alerting system registration form