The east of England is set to sizzle this summer with the highest temperatures of the year so far expected by the end of the week.
The Met Office is expecting temperatures to peak at 24C this afternoon (12th June) in parts of Essex, with the rest of region not far behind.
And with the warmer temperatures set to stay, we’ve been issuing advice to sun-lovers asking them to stay safe; in the summer we often see an increase in calls to people on coastal areas and in open water, and we’re asking people to consider other options than 999.
Heat related illnesses
With a rise in temperature, we often see an increase in calls to patients with specific heat related illnesses. Some to be aware of include:
Please refer to your JRCALC Clinical Practice Guidelines and Clinical Manual for more information.
Looking after yourself
We know that working a long shift in the heat is hard work, especially when wearing a uniform, carrying equipment and moving patients.
Please take the time to make sure you’re set for the warm weather as well; drink plenty of water and re-fill bottles when you have the chance, wear sun-cream in case you’re attending an incident outside, and have sunglasses on hand for driving in bright conditions.
If you’re in a Trust building like EOC or are on a vehicle with air conditioning, check it’s working properly and notify estates or fleet respectively if you notice any problems.
Please also make sure that, even though it’s hot, stations and depots aren’t left with windows and doors open when no one from the Trust is on site.
We will be using #999summer on Twitter all summer. Follow @EastEnglandAmb to get involved in discussions and advice.