The Met Office have increased the heat health alert from Yellow to AMBER. This represents an increase in potential risks to the population (not just vulnerable groups). The amber heat health alert is in effect from 12PM on Friday 11 July 2025 until 9AM on Monday 14 July 2025 across London. The amber alert has a matrix score of 12. This means:

Significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including: 

• a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. There may also be impacts on younger age groups
• a likely increase in demand for health 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

Any events taking place over the weekend and into Monday should take into consideration national guidance available here.

You can see all the weather health alerts currently in place across England on the UKHSA data dashboard.

The Waltham Forest Hot Weather Guidance shows tips and advise on how to stay safe in hot weather. 

The action card for schools and educational settings is on page 68-70 of the Severe Adverse Weather & Health Plan.

Additionally, GOV.UK have national guidance on Looking after children and those in early years settings before and during hot weather: teachers and other educational professionals.