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ALT Graphic reads: 'Abuse is not part of the job. If a call handler is racially abused, they can end the call. If our crews are racially abused by patients, they can leave the scene (unless it's a life-threatening emergency).
ALT An illustration of a women holding an inhaler, clutching her chest. There are grey clouds and lightning in the background. Text in image reads; if you have been prescribed an inhaler, carry it with you during period or hot or thundery weather.
ALT An orange graphic with a red banner that reads stay well in the heat. With a blue image of a water bottle, umbrella and a sign to of a person moving with a line through it.
ALT A man is sat on an armchair looking unwell. He's wincing and holding the side of his head while holding an electronic tablet in the other hand. The armchair is placed in the middle of an urgent treatment centre waiting room. The headline text reads: "Get to the help you need" The help us help you logo features in the bottom right of the image. The NHS logo features in the top right of the image.
ALT Illustration of a variety of suncream bottles of various shapes and sizes. A hand is picking one up. Text in image reads; Sunscreen. Visit nhs.uk/sun for advice on what to look for when buying and applying sunscreen
ALT An image showing the symptoms of stroke. The text reads "Face: Has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile? Arms: Can they raise both arms and keep them there? Speech: Is their speech slurred? Time: To call 999 if you see any single one of these signs" The text on the bottom of the image reads "When stroke strikes, Act F.A.S.T." The NHS logo is in the top right hand corner.
ALT How to spot if someone has heat exhaustion.
ALT Symptoms of heat exhaustion. a headache. Dizziness or confusion. Loss of appetite and feeling sick. Excessive sweating.
ALT Symptoms of heat exhaustion (continued). Cramps. Being very thirsty. A high temperature. Fast breathing or pulse.
ALT If you spot these symptoms in someone: cool them down. Get them to drink plenty of water. Stay with them until they're feeling better. For info on how to treat someone with heat exhaustion, search 'heat exhaustion NHS'.
ALT Illustration of a woman stood in a garden holding a tissue to her nose. Plants are in the background. Text in image reads: 'Hay fever. Visit nhs.uk for things you can do to ease your symptoms when the pollen count is high.'
ALT Blue graphic with white text that reads West London NHS Trust is the new healthcare provider for Hounslow Community Healthcare Services
ALT Blue graphic with white text that reads 'Transfer of Hounslow Community Healthcare services to West London NHS Trust from 1 July.