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title: Staying Safe in Hot Weather and Heatwaves
description: Staying Safe in Hot Weather and Heatwaves
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# [Staying Safe in Hot Weather and Heatwaves](https://blog.careoutlook.co.uk/content-hub-blog/staying-safe-in-hot-weather-and-heatwaves)

 Written by [Blog](https://blog.careoutlook.co.uk/content-hub-blog/author/blog) | Jun 1, 2026 8:46:08 AM

Staying Safe in Hot Weather and Heatwaves

How to look after your service users in hot weather

- Keep blinds down and windows closed when its cooler inside than out
- Advise people to avoid going out during the hottest part of the day (11am-3pm)
- A cool bath or shower, or a damp cloth or a splash of water at the back of the neck can be better at cooling a person down than a fan
- Support people to drink plenty of water to avoid getting dehydrated. But avoid alcohol as it can dehydrate
- Encourage people to keep eating even if they are not feeling too hungry. Encourage them to eat food that's cold and has a lot of water in it, like fruit or salad
- Support people to make appropriate clothing choices of lightweight and light coloured fabrics and a sunhat and sun cream 

 

**How to look after you when you are working in hot weather**

- Stay hydrated, try to drink plenty of water and carry a water bottle with you
- Wear a sunhat and sun cream if you are outside
- Try to stay in the shade as often as possible when travelling outside
- UV Levels can still be harmful when its cloudy out, so be careful even when not sunny
- Drink cool water, a sports or rehydration drink, or eat cold and water rich food like ice lollys
- A damp cloth or a splash of water on the back of your neck can be better at cooling you down than a fan
- If you are driving in the community try to park in shady spots to keep your car interior cool

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