Prepare for hot weather
11 Jun 2025
The Met office has predicted hot weather starting Thursday 12 June until Sunday 15 June.
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The Met Office has predicted high temperatures across London until Sunday 15 June.
There are many things you can do to prepare and ensure you and your loved ones keep well during this time:
There are many things you can do to prepare and ensure you and your loved ones keep well during this time:
- Read the Met Office’s guide to keeping cool in hot weather.
- Find out more about the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke on the NHS website.
- Remember, if you need medical treatment, but it is not life-threatening, dial 111 or visit nhs.uk.
- If it is a life-threatening emergency, dial 999.
- Visit Age UK to learn how older people can prepare for hot weather.
- Get tips on keeping your pet cool in the heat via the British Veterinary Association.
- Never leave children or animals in parked cars. Even on cool days, strong sunshine can make car interiors very hot.
- The Cool spaces map tool shows Londoners indoor spaces where they can shelter from the sun, cool down, rest and take respite on hot days.
- If you are eligible, make sure you receive the latest COVID-19 vaccine. Whittington Hospital has a Vaccination Centre on site where you may be able to drop in and get your jabs.
If you would like more information about local community support initiatives, like food banks, cost of living advice and more, head to our Community Wellbeing Resources page.
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