Public health news: Summer health and wellbeing

Public Health Newsletter: June 2023

Hot weather can have adverse effects on all of us but especially for the very young, elderly or those with long term medical conditions.

If hot weather hits this summer, make sure it does not harm you or your loved ones by following these top tips:

• keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm
• if you have to go out in the heat, walk in the shade and protect your skin with clothing, including a hat, t-shirt and sunglasses
• Use a 'high protection' sunscreen of at least SPF 30 which also has high UVA protection and apply it generously and frequently when in the sun.
• have plenty of cold drinks and avoid too much alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks
• eat cold food - especially salads and fruit that has a high-water content
• take a cool bath or shower

Lots of additional advice on staying healthy and well this summer can be found at Sun Safety.