A heat alert has been issued for Oldham this week as temperatures are set to be high this week.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow Heat-health alert across all of England, except the North East, and is in place for much of this week.
The alert began at 8am this morning (Monday, June 24) and is due to end at 5pm on Thursday (June 27).
Together with @MetOffice we have issued a yellow heat health alert for England, starting on Mon 24 June. Our updated data dashboard includes a heat health alert map with useful information and guidance for health & social care settings: https://t.co/p3FpQWc9Eu#WeatherAlert pic.twitter.com/VUhJO1t2Ap
— UK Health Security Agency (@UKHSA) June 21, 2024
According to the UKHSA, minor impacts are probable across the health and social care sector.
This includes and increased use of healthcare services by the vulnerable population, an increase in the risk of mortality amongst vulnerable people and increased potential for indoor environments to become very warm.
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Temperatures in Oldham are expected to be in the mid-twenties for much of this week with a high risk of UV during periods.
This means members of the public are urged to seek shade, cover up and wear sunscreen during midday hours.
