The Met Office have issued a YELLOW hot weather alert which will be in effect between Thursday 18 July at 5pm and Saturday 20 July at 11pm.

General Overview - 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.

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