- older people aged 65 years and over
- babies and young children aged 5 years and under
- people with underlying health conditions particularly heart problems, breathing problems, dementia, diabetes, kidney disease, Parkinson’s disease, or mobility problems
- people on certain medications
- people with serious mental health problems
- people who are already ill and dehydrated (for example from diarrhoea and vomiting)
- people who experience alcohol or drug dependence
- people who are physically active and spend a lot of time outside such as runners, cyclists and walkers
- people who work in jobs that require manual labour or extensive time outside
- people experiencing homelessness, including rough sleepers and those who are unable to make adaptations to their living accommodation such as sofa surfers or living in hostels
- people who live alone and may be unable to care for themselves
Resources
- Beat the Heat: advice for everyone
- Practical guidance on supporting vulnerable people in hot weather
- Event organisers
- NHS advice
- Sunlight
- Water safety
- Window safety
- Air pollution – this can become worse during periods of hot weather and affect those with heart and/or lung problems