Heatwave warning

Remember to look out for symptoms of heat related illnesses in yourself and others during hot weather. If you or others feel dizzy, weak, sick or are intensely thirsty during hot weather, this may be heat exhaustion. Move to a cool place, rehydrate and cool your body down.

For more information about the Heat-Health Watch scheme visit the Met Office website or see the Heatwave plan for England on GOV.UK

Older people, those who live alone, younger children and babies and those with serious illnesses find it particularly hard to cope when the temperature rises, so it's important to look out for those people in our community. Check in on friends, family and neighbours who may struggle in the heat.

To help spot the signs of someone with heat exhaustion or heatstroke, check out this guidance from the NHS.

If someone is unwell or needs further help, the NHS is here to help. Call NHS 111 or speak to your local pharmacist.

When a heatwave does occur, it is important to be prepared and take steps to reduce the risks both for yourself and those friends and relatives that may be vulnerable. There are many simple ways to do this and you can find easy to follow guidance through these links:

• NHS Choices website: Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather
• Healthy Surrey Heatwave Advice