Drink plenty of fluids and avoid the sun if possible — that's the advice from the Island's NHS Trust as temperatures soar on the Isle of Wight.
A warning for extreme heat is in force for the Island. The Met Office is predicting temperatures to reach the 30s.
Chief Nurse at St Mary's Hospital, Juliet Pearce, says Islanders should not under estimate the heat.
"If you're young, fit and well you might be saying this is lovely and you can go to the beach but for people who have existing medical conditions, particularly heart conditions, breathlessness, those kind of things, it can be really quite significant."
She told Isle of Wight Radio some of the most vulnerable people are frail elderly and young children.
Islanders are being encouraged to look out for each other.
Juliet added:
"If you've got people who are vulnerable, next door perhaps, next door neighbours or your parents please do go and check on them. Make sure they are as cool as possible and drinking plenty of water.
The top ways to stay safe when the heat arrives are to:
- Look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated. Older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk.
- If you live alone, ask a relative or friend to phone to check that you are not having difficulties during periods of extreme heat.
- Stay cool indoors: Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors.
- If going outdoors, use cool spaces considerately.
- Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol.
- Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals.
- Try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm, when the UV rays are strongest.
- Walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a wide-brimmed hat, if you have to go out in the heat.
- Avoid physical exertion in the hottest parts of the day.
- Make sure you take water with you, if you are travelling.
- Check the latest weather forecast and temperature warnings.
- During warm weather going for a swim can provide much welcomed relief. If you are going into open water to cool down, take care and follow local safety advice.
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust says it is under extreme pressure at present, as Isle of Wight Radio previously reported.
It's urging Islanders to only attend A and E if absolutely necessary.
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