What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

• Heat exhaustion presents with dizziness, headache, nausea, and heavy sweating; move the person to a cool place, have them lie down with legs elevated, and give them water to drink
• Heatstroke is a medical emergency characterised by confusion, loss of consciousness, and seizures; call 999 immediately as it can cause permanent organ damage or death
• Prevention focuses on adequate hydration, avoiding peak sun exposure, and monitoring vulnerable patients (elderly, young children, those on certain medications) during hot weather periods

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

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