Collection

Heat

Heat presents a number of risks to health. This collection provides information and guidance to help professionals and the public to understand the risks of heat and consider actions to protect health.

Planning and responding

The Adverse Weather and Health Plan contains relevant information about several climate-related hazards, including heat.

Science and statistics

The science behind the heat-related guidance and the annual statistics supporting it. Use the links below to access summaries and full reports.

Guidance

Information on staying safe during hot weather events, including public guidance and specific advice for those working with groups particularly vulnerable to heat-related health impacts.

Alerts and warnings

Relevant information about how to use government heat health alerts, and also who to contact during an emergency.

Updates to this page

Published 19 December 2024