Heatwave Alert this week

Ways to deal with the temperature [View this email in your browser]( [Heatwave alert - Please check on family and friends]( The Met Office is forecasting that temperatures are likely to reach over 30 degrees in most of England until Saturday this week. Please check on older neighbours, family and friends, who may need extra help in the heat. How to spot and treat heat exhaustion Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are both life-threatening conditions and can develop if left untreated. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include: headaches, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, intense thirst, heavy sweating and a fast pulse. [Find out how to treat heat exhaustion >]( Recognising heatstroke Heatstroke can develop if heat exhaustion is left untreated – it can also develop suddenly and without warning. The symptoms of heatstroke include confusion, disorientation, seizures and loss of consciousness. If you or someone else shows symptoms: - Call 999 immediately, or 112 if you are in the EU - If you have a community or personal alarm, press the button to call for help - While waiting for the ambulance, follow the advice for treating heat exhaustion [How to recognise heatstroke >]( 3 simple ways to stay protected if you're feeling the heat - Use sunscreen of at least sun protection factor (SPF) 15 with a 4 or 5 star UVA protection rating. Top up at least every 2 hours. - When inside, keep curtains and blinds closed in rooms that catch the sun. - Choose sunglasses that have a CE mark, UV400 label or a statement that they offer 100 per cent UV (ultraviolet) protection. For more information on how to cope in a heatwave, [read our tips for staying cool](. Get the latest from Age UK on social media [Age UK Facebook page]( [Age UK Twitter]( [Age UK LinkedIn]( [Age UK Instagram page]( [Age UK Youtube channel]( [Age UK Pinterest page]( [Age UK Google plus page]( Privacy policy update You may have read about the new privacy data laws being introduced this year. This doesn’t mean we’re changing the way we collect or use your information; but to help make it easier for you to find out what we do, we’ve created a new ‘Privacy Policy’ which can be found at [www.ageuk.org.uk/help/privacy-policy](. If you have any questions or would like a printed copy, please give us a call on 0800 169 8787. [Privacy Policy]( | [Donate to Age UK]( | [Unsubscribe from this newsletter]( You can unsubscribe from all emails from the Age UK Group by [clicking here](. Age UK, Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. Registered charity number 1128267. Company number 6825798. © Age UK Group and/or its National Partners (Age NI, Age Scotland and Age Cymru) 2018. All Rights Reserved. CON-11755631