Hot Weather Guidance for Carers

This learning is intended to increase the awareness of carers to the health threats posed by high temperatures and the simple actions they can take to protect themselves and those they care for from these risks.

The elearning was developed as part of the third National Adaptation Programme, a cross-government strategy to adapt the UK to a changing climate from 2023 to 2028. Specifically, the session forms part of a coordinated effort by the health sector to ensure health and social care delivery is not disrupted by an increase in extreme weather, resulting from climate change.

The learning is based on guidance published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on hot weather and health.