Hot Weather Guidance for Carers

UKHSA is circulating the following.

Hot weather can pose a range of health threats to elderly and vulnerable people so new elearning has launched increase carers’ awareness of the risks and show how to protect themselves and those they care for.

The elearning has been created in collaboration with NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care and the UK Health Security Agency and is hosted on the Learning Hub.

It is intended for front line carers who are supporting elderly and vulnerable people both in domestic and care settings. The modules explain the health risks of excess and extreme heat in care settings and demonstrate quick and simple measures to reduce the health risk.

The session is based on guidance published by the UKHSA on hot weather and health.

To access the training visit the webpage https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/hot-weather-guidance-for-carers/