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Heatwave: a guide to looking after yourself and others during hot weather (2006)
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Document type:Leaflet
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:26 May 2006
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Primary audience:Public
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Gateway reference:6381
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Series number:40313
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Pages:8
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Supersedes/replaces:
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Superseded by:
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Copyright holder:Crown
This provides useful information and advice on the hazards of a heatwave, how to recognise the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and how to deal with the effects of too much heat.
Heatwave plan publications 2007
- Heatwave plan for England 2007
- Heatwave: supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave: advice for health and social care professionals 2007
- Heatwave: supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave - advice for care home managers and staff 2007
- Covering letter from the CMO, CNO and NHS Chief Executive
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