The Met Office has issued an amber Heat-Health Alert (Enhanced hot weather response) for most of the country, including the local area, which is in effect between 05/09/2023 at 12:00 and10/09/2023 at 21:00.
Significant impacts are probable across the health and social care sector due to the high temperatures, including: observed increase in mortality across the population likely, particularly in the 65+ age group or those with health conditions, but impacts may also be seen in younger age groups.
For more information visit Heat-health Alert service – Met Office and
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