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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 September 2023. It was answered by Maria Caulfield (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Temperature: Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will issue new guidance on reducing sickness levels among vulnerable groups during high temperatures.

Answer

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published guidance on 10 May 2023 on supporting vulnerable people from adverse effects of hot weather. This is part of UKHSA’s Adverse Weather and Health Plan which aims to protect individuals and communities from the health effects of adverse weather and to build community resilience. This will be regularly updated.

Information on supporting vulnerable people during periods of hot weather is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hot-weather-and-health-supporting-vulnerable-people


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
198145
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Health services Temperature
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk