Why is a heatwave a problem?

The main risks posed by a heatwave are:

• not drinking enough water (dehydration)  
• overheating, which can make symptoms worse for people who already have problems with their heart or breathing 
• heat exhaustion and heatstroke 

Who's most at risk? 

A heatwave can affect anyone, but the most vulnerable people are: 

• older people – especially those over 75 
• those who live on their own or in a care home 
• people who have a serious or long term illness – including heart or lung conditions, diabetes, kidney disease, Parkinson's disease or some mental health conditions 
• those who may find it hard to keep cool – babies and the very young, the bed bound, those with drug or alcohol addictions or with Alzheimer's disease 
• people who spend a lot of time outside or in hot places – those who live in a top floor flat, the homeless or those whose jobs are outside

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Please note that following Dr Leno's retirement we have equalized out the GP patient lists. You may see that you now have a new ‘named GP’. This does not mean that you cannot still chose who to see if you have been seeing someone for continuity.

We have a new Dr starting soon so some of you may see ‘Dr Coming soon’ as your GP – you will be looked after by the Partners until the new GP starts.