Temperatures are expected to exceed 37C in parts of the UK, with the Met Office warning of"a very serious situation" as it issued its first red warning for extreme heat. PIC: James HardistyGetting to sleep during a heatwave can seem like an impossible task, particularly when you don't have access to air conditioning - but there are steps you can take to get a good night's sleep.
She also advises using a thin sheet instead of your regular duvet, avoiding napping during the day, and cooling your body down as much as possible - this can be done using cooling pads, a cold shower, or even putting your pyjamas in the freezer a few hours before bedtime.Extreme hot weather poses the risk of conditions such as heatstroke and heat exhaustion, which can sometimes be fatal. Each year, the UK Health Security Agency sees excess deaths during periods of extreme hot weather.
Ensure you check in on those who live alone, and be aware of the symptoms of heat exhaustion - these can include dizziness and confusion, a headache and a high temperature. Sleep consultant and CEO of Just Chill Mama, Rosey Davidson, advises putting bottles of frozen water in front of a fan to achieve"a mini air con solution" to help babies sleep when it is hot outside.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
Hope people are sensible, but i suspect emergency services will be overworked.
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