Heat Health Alert updated for the North East, effective immediately
A yellow heat health alert is in effect immediately, until 11PM on 26/06/2026 across the North East.
This means:
Significant impacts are possible across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including:
- a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. There may also be impacts on younger age groups
- a likely increase in demand for health services
- internal temperatures in care settings (hospitals and care homes) may exceed the recommended threshold for clinical risk assessment
- the heat affecting the ability of the workforce to deliver services
- indoor environments overheating increasing the risk to vulnerable people living independently in community and care settings
- water-related incidents may increase, including risks from cold-water shock and drowning
How to protect yourself if you are vulnerable
While exposure to hot weather can affect anyone, some people are particularly at risk. Read the guidance on staying safe during hot weather.
Planning for adverse weather
All organisations should read the Adverse Weather and Health Plan. This is important if you provide health and social care. The plan explains what you should do before and while a heat health alert is in place.
To support local planning, please check the guidance on local resilience forums.
Read the full guidance from the UK Heath Security Agency below.
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Yellow heat health alert
