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ALT Amber heat health alerts issued for the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West, and Yellow heat health alerts issued for the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber and the North West For advice from Scotland please visit publichealthscotland.scot For advice from Northern Ireland please visit publichealth.hscni.net For advice from Wales please visit phw.nhs.wales
ALT UK Health Security Agency graphic: 'Going out in the sun?' with advice on staying safe during hot weather.
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ALT Infographic titled "In the Water" for Drowning Prevention Week by the Royal Life Saving Society UK. It states that on average, 617 people drown each year in the UK. It advises to follow the Water Safety Code: know beach flags, always swim with others, and read all signage before entering water. Tips include choosing lifeguarded venues, looking around before entering water, planning your entry and exit points, never using inflatables in open water, and staying calm and floating on your back if in trouble. A note credits the National Water Safety Forum.
ALT A poster for the Royal Life Saving Society UK's Drowning Prevention Week. The left column includes safety tips: note local currents and wind, take your phone in a waterproof pouch, call 999 in emergencies, wear a floatation aid, and know your limits. The right column emphasizes being on the water, following the Water Safety Code: stay together, avoid offshore winds, acclimate to cooler water, and read all signage before entering.
ALT Poster for Drowning Prevention Week by the Royal Life Saving Society UK. It states that in 2025, almost half of accidental drownings involved people who didn't intend to enter the water. Key safety tips include informing someone about your whereabouts, ensuring your phone is charged, and specific advice like being aware of local tides, staying away from cliff edges, avoiding alcohol near water, and remaining calm if in difficulty. At the bottom, there's a note citing the source as the National Water Safety Forum's 2021 WAID Reports.
ALT Good news! Plastic tubes and metal tubes can be recycled. Nottinghamshire recycles.
ALT Over a photo of water, the words it's not worth the risk. It's colder than it looks: all waters in the UK are cold enough to cause cold shock, even in warm weather. It's stronger than it looks: Currents in the water can be very strong, even when it looks calm on the surface.
ALT Text overlay 'Staying safe in hot weather' on a sunny landscape.
