(Hot weather response) has been issued for London and is in effect between Monday 29 July 2024 at 9am and Friday 2 August 2024. 

Significant impacts are possible across the health and social care sector due to the high temperatures, including: observed increase in mortality across the population likely, particularly in the 65+ age group or those with health conditions, but impacts may also be seen in younger age groups; increased demand for remote healthcare services likely; internal temperatures in care settings (hospitals and care homes) may exceed recommended threshold for clinical risk assessment; impact on ability of services to be delivered due to heat effects on workforce possible and many indoor environments likely to be overheating, leading to increased risk to vulnerable people living independently in the community as well as in care settings.

Settings can download the latest Waltham Forest Severe Adverse Weather Health Plan. Action cards can be found from page 77.