Stay out of the heat:

Keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm
If you have to go out in the heat, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat and light scarf
Avoid extreme physical exertion
Wear light, loose-fitting cotton clothes

Cool yourself down:

Have plenty of cold drinks, and avoid excess alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks
Eat cold foods, particularly salads and fruit with a high water content
Take a cool shower, bath or body wash
Keeping your living space cool is especially important for infants, the elderly or those with chronic health conditions or who can’t look after themselves
Place a thermometer in your main living room and bedroom to keep a check on the temperature
Keep windows that are exposed to the sun closed during the day, and open windows at night when the temperature has dropped
Close curtains that receive morning or afternoon sun, however, care should be taken with metal blinds and dark curtains, as these can absorb heat – consider replacing or putting reflective material in-between them and the window space
Turn off non-essential lights and electrical equipment – they generate heat

Look After Others:

Keep an eye on isolated, elderly, ill or very young people and make sure they are able to keep cool
Ensure that babies, children or elderly people are not left alone in stationary cars
Check on elderly or sick neighbours, family or friends every day during a heatwave
Be alert and call a doctor or social services if someone is unwell or further help is needed

If you have a health problem:

Keep medicines below 25 °C or in the refrigerator (read the storage instructions on the packaging)
Seek medical advice if you are suffering from a chronic medical condition or taking multiple medications If you or others feel unwell:
Try to get help if you feel dizzy, weak, anxious or have intense thirst and headache; move to a cool place as soon as possible and measure your body temperature
Drink some water or fruit juice to rehydrate
Rest immediately in a cool place if you have painful muscular spasms (particularly in the legs, arms or abdomen, in many cases after sustained exercise during very hot weather), and drink oral rehydration solutions containing electrolytes.
Medical attention is needed if heat cramps last more than one hour
Consult your doctor if you feel unusual symptoms or if symptoms persist
Further advice on how to stay safe and cool in the hot weather is available on the NHS websiteExternal link.

Source: Parikiaki