Supporting your groups and vulnerable people in the heatwave
We’ve heard from local and national organisations about how they are responding to the heatwave. It may be useful for others to know what is happening and for ideas on how you can get help:
- Check in on vulnerable people: phone calls or visits to those who are most at risk of heat exhaustion
- Encourage local businesses and services to have water and shade available for those who need it
- Connect with local organisations to help those most in need: consider people without homes and refugees and asylum seekers
- Set up a local cooling station with water, shade and sunscreen – consider those working or travelling and unable to avoid the heat
- Contact your local CVS or CSO to see if you can provide a helping hand
- Become a ‘ready for anything’ volunteer through the North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum
- Put out water for local pets
- Remember to look after yourself as well as others and make sure you stay safe.
Feel free to share your ideas and activities by getting in touch with info@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk
North Yorkshire County Council has useful links and guidance to help you, and the groups you support. Health and Adult Services (HAS) at NYCC has also provided the following information:
- Advice for office based staff working in temperatures
- A useful heatwave management policy from HAS
- Guide to hydration, heatwaves and Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Guidance on the use of portable fans
- Top tips and advice for the care sector working in the heatwave
- Advice on driving in extreme temperatures
Other links and information you may find useful:
- Heatwave Plan for England – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: for health and social care professionals – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: for care home managers and staff – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Tips for keeping cool in hot weather from the Met Office
- Heat exhaustion and heatstroke – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- Advice for older adults staying safe in hot weather | Age UK
- Access All: Disability news and talk – Staying cool in heatwave hell – BBC Sounds
- Keeping Your Dog Safe in Summer | RSPCA