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Red Level Heat Alert

  • Keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm
  • Plan physical activity for cooler times of day
  • Keep homes cool by closing windows and curtains in sun-facing rooms
  • Wear suitable clothing, hats and sunglasses, and use sunscreen outdoors
  • Drink plenty of fluids and limit alcohol and caffeine
  • Check on older neighbours, relatives and friends
  • Be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and seek help if symptoms develop

Heat exhaustion can include tiredness, dizziness, headache, nausea and excessive sweating. If symptoms worsen or do not improve, heatstroke is a medical emergency and urgent help is required.

Accessing someone else’s information

As a parent, family member or carer, you may be able to access services for someone else. We call this having proxy access. We can set this up for you if you are both registered with us.

To request proxy access:

  • collect a proxy access form from reception during opening times

Linked profiles in your NHS account

Once proxy access is set up, you can access the other person’s profile in your NHS account, using the NHS App or website.

The NHS website has information about using linked profiles to access services for someone else.