Staying safe in extreme heat
At this time of year many people look forward to warm days and sunshine, but hot weather can affect our health. This blog looks at how to stay safe in hot weather and who is most vulnerable.
Agostinho Moreira Sousa
Agostinho is a consultant in public health medicine working across extreme events and health protection at the UK Health Security Agency.
Responding to the challenge of cold weather and winter
The Cold Weather Plan for England outlines actions and advice for reducing preventable cold weather-related deaths and ill-health. This blog explores how the plan meets the challenge posed by cold weather by planning for and responding to cold temperatures.