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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Thursday, 15 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 June 2023. It was answered by Maria Caulfield (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Temperature: Health Education

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to help ensure that information on the importance of hydration in hot weather is communicated to the public.

Answer

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published guidance to the public on how to stay safe in hot weather including the importance of staying hydrated and protecting yourself from the sun. This guidance is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice/beat-the-heat-staying-safe-in-hot-weather.

UKHSA also produced a Hot Weather communications toolkit. This toolkit is shared with regional communications, cross-government partners, and local government to support consistent and clear messaging on hot weather.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
189856
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Health education Temperature Dehydration
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk