AS the temperatures soar, here are some top tips for the best ways to beat the heat.
Public Health England has the following advice for staying safe in this hot weather:
• Look out for others, especially older people, young children and babies and those with underlying health conditions.
• Drink plenty of water as sugary, alcoholic and caffeinated drinks can make you more dehydrated.
• Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors.
• 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.
• Take care and follow local safety advice, if you are going into the water to cool down.
• Walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat, if you have to go out in the heat.
• Avoid physical exertion in the hottest parts of the day
• Wear light, loose fitting cotton clothes make sure you take water with you, if you are travelling,
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