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The author came to this from 'population health and infectious disease epidemiology, where you learn to read a death toll as a system telling you something. What heat is telling us is uncomfortable.'

#EnvironmentalRisk #ClimateImpact #HealthData #UKHSA #HSJ

Link: https://www.hsj.co.uk/service-redesign/the-nhs-needs-a-summer-plan-as-well-as-a-winter-one/8123920.article

The author came to this from 'population health and infectious disease epidemiology, where you learn to read a death toll as a system telling you something. What heat is telling us is uncomfortable.'

#EnvironmentalRisk #ClimateImpact #HealthData #UKHSA #HSJ

Link: https://www.hsj.co.uk/service-redesign/the-nhs-needs-a-summer-plan-as-well-as-a-winter-one/8123920.article

The author came to this from 'population health and infectious disease epidemiology, where you learn to read a death toll as a system telling you something. What heat is telling us is uncomfortable.'

#EnvironmentalRisk #ClimateImpact #HealthData #UKHSA #HSJ

Link: https://www.hsj.co.uk/service-redesign/the-nhs-needs-a-summer-plan-as-well-as-a-winter-one/8123920.article

The author came to this from 'population health and infectious disease epidemiology, where you learn to read a death toll as a system telling you something. What heat is telling us is uncomfortable.'

#EnvironmentalRisk #ClimateImpact #HealthData #UKHSA #HSJ

Link: https://www.hsj.co.uk/service-redesign/the-nhs-needs-a-summer-plan-as-well-as-a-winter-one/8123920.article

The author came to this from 'population health and infectious disease epidemiology, where you learn to read a death toll as a system telling you something. What heat is telling us is uncomfortable.'

#EnvironmentalRisk #ClimateImpact #HealthData #UKHSA #HSJ

Link: https://www.hsj.co.uk/service-redesign/the-nhs-needs-a-summer-plan-as-well-as-a-winter-one/8123920.article

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:

#TfL said it does not hold heat alert guidance issued directly to bus drivers, as this is provided by individual bus operators. However, documents for operational staff show measures introduced during Amber and Red #UKHSA heat alerts in summer 2026. Amber alerts allowed extended driver comfort breaks with relaxed mileage penalties, alongside reminders on hydration, cold drinks, sun safety, relaxed uniforms and maintaining air conditioning. During Red alerts, TfL excluded performance data to prioritise driver welfare and allowed trip refusals because of excessively hot cabs under specific coding rules. Operators were instructed to check the UKHSA Heat-Health Alert dashboard daily for audit purposes, while mechanical air conditioning failures remained subject to standard maintenance procedures.
https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-1154-2627

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:

#TfL said it does not hold heat alert guidance issued directly to bus drivers, as this is provided by individual bus operators. However, documents for operational staff show measures introduced during Amber and Red #UKHSA heat alerts in summer 2026. Amber alerts allowed extended driver comfort breaks with relaxed mileage penalties, alongside reminders on hydration, cold drinks, sun safety, relaxed uniforms and maintaining air conditioning. During Red alerts, TfL excluded performance data to prioritise driver welfare and allowed trip refusals because of excessively hot cabs under specific coding rules. Operators were instructed to check the UKHSA Heat-Health Alert dashboard daily for audit purposes, while mechanical air conditioning failures remained subject to standard maintenance procedures.
https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-1154-2627

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:

#TfL said it does not hold heat alert guidance issued directly to bus drivers, as this is provided by individual bus operators. However, documents for operational staff show measures introduced during Amber and Red #UKHSA heat alerts in summer 2026. Amber alerts allowed extended driver comfort breaks with relaxed mileage penalties, alongside reminders on hydration, cold drinks, sun safety, relaxed uniforms and maintaining air conditioning. During Red alerts, TfL excluded performance data to prioritise driver welfare and allowed trip refusals because of excessively hot cabs under specific coding rules. Operators were instructed to check the UKHSA Heat-Health Alert dashboard daily for audit purposes, while mechanical air conditioning failures remained subject to standard maintenance procedures.
https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-1154-2627

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:

#TfL said it does not hold heat alert guidance issued directly to bus drivers, as this is provided by individual bus operators. However, documents for operational staff show measures introduced during Amber and Red #UKHSA heat alerts in summer 2026. Amber alerts allowed extended driver comfort breaks with relaxed mileage penalties, alongside reminders on hydration, cold drinks, sun safety, relaxed uniforms and maintaining air conditioning. During Red alerts, TfL excluded performance data to prioritise driver welfare and allowed trip refusals because of excessively hot cabs under specific coding rules. Operators were instructed to check the UKHSA Heat-Health Alert dashboard daily for audit purposes, while mechanical air conditioning failures remained subject to standard maintenance procedures.
https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-1154-2627

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:

#TfL said it does not hold heat alert guidance issued directly to bus drivers, as this is provided by individual bus operators. However, documents for operational staff show measures introduced during Amber and Red #UKHSA heat alerts in summer 2026. Amber alerts allowed extended driver comfort breaks with relaxed mileage penalties, alongside reminders on hydration, cold drinks, sun safety, relaxed uniforms and maintaining air conditioning. During Red alerts, TfL excluded performance data to prioritise driver welfare and allowed trip refusals because of excessively hot cabs under specific coding rules. Operators were instructed to check the UKHSA Heat-Health Alert dashboard daily for audit purposes, while mechanical air conditioning failures remained subject to standard maintenance procedures.
https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-1154-2627

Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn

#Britain could face shortages of certain #foods after punishing #drought in parts of #England, the National Farmers’ Union #NFU has warned as a heatwave was forecast to continue into next week.

The UK’s Health Security Agency #UKHSA has issued heat #health alerts for eight regions of England, with temperatures set to rise above 30C in parts of the country. UKHSA said rising temperatures may increase health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups.

Farms across the country were affected by #floods over the winter, making planting extremely difficult, and now in many areas they do not have access to #water as irrigation is being restricted due to drought.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/02/britain-food-shortages-drought-continues-farmers

#ClimateCatastrophe

Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn

#Britain could face shortages of certain #foods after punishing #drought in parts of #England, the National Farmers’ Union #NFU has warned as a heatwave was forecast to continue into next week.

The UK’s Health Security Agency #UKHSA has issued heat #health alerts for eight regions of England, with temperatures set to rise above 30C in parts of the country. UKHSA said rising temperatures may increase health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups.

Farms across the country were affected by #floods over the winter, making planting extremely difficult, and now in many areas they do not have access to #water as irrigation is being restricted due to drought.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/02/britain-food-shortages-drought-continues-farmers

#ClimateCatastrophe

Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn

#Britain could face shortages of certain #foods after punishing #drought in parts of #England, the National Farmers’ Union #NFU has warned as a heatwave was forecast to continue into next week.

The UK’s Health Security Agency #UKHSA has issued heat #health alerts for eight regions of England, with temperatures set to rise above 30C in parts of the country. UKHSA said rising temperatures may increase health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups.

Farms across the country were affected by #floods over the winter, making planting extremely difficult, and now in many areas they do not have access to #water as irrigation is being restricted due to drought.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/02/britain-food-shortages-drought-continues-farmers

#ClimateCatastrophe

Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn

#Britain could face shortages of certain #foods after punishing #drought in parts of #England, the National Farmers’ Union #NFU has warned as a heatwave was forecast to continue into next week.

The UK’s Health Security Agency #UKHSA has issued heat #health alerts for eight regions of England, with temperatures set to rise above 30C in parts of the country. UKHSA said rising temperatures may increase health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups.

Farms across the country were affected by #floods over the winter, making planting extremely difficult, and now in many areas they do not have access to #water as irrigation is being restricted due to drought.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/02/britain-food-shortages-drought-continues-farmers

#ClimateCatastrophe

Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn

#Britain could face shortages of certain #foods after punishing #drought in parts of #England, the National Farmers’ Union #NFU has warned as a heatwave was forecast to continue into next week.

The UK’s Health Security Agency #UKHSA has issued heat #health alerts for eight regions of England, with temperatures set to rise above 30C in parts of the country. UKHSA said rising temperatures may increase health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups.

Farms across the country were affected by #floods over the winter, making planting extremely difficult, and now in many areas they do not have access to #water as irrigation is being restricted due to drought.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/02/britain-food-shortages-drought-continues-farmers

#ClimateCatastrophe

Greater Manchester hit with 72-hour ‘risk to life’ heatwave alert

Temperatures are forecast to hit 30C at their peak in Greater Manchester over the coming days Heat alerts…
#Manchester #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Britain #GreatBritain #Health #Manchesterweather #TheMetOffice #UKweather #UKHSA
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1126822/

https://www.europesays.com/uk/1126822/ Greater Manchester hit with 72-hour ‘risk to life’ heatwave alert #Britain #England #GreatBritain #Health #Manchester #ManchesterWeather #TheMetOffice #UK #UKWeather #UKHSA #UnitedKingdom

https://www.europesays.com/videos/60643/ Gloucestershire grower shows off record-breaking garlic | ITV West Country (West) #Bristol #Cheltenham #ClimateChange #elderly #Glastonbury #Gloucestershire #Health #heatwave #hot #itv #ItvNews #ITVNewsInFull #JULY #LymeDisease #MetOffice #Somerset #summer #SUN #sunshine #temperature #UKHSA #Weather #widdecombe

Vaccination warning as adult dies and cases of ‘highly infectious disease’ soar

Officials have said that 10 per cent of reported cases are from north-west England Brits are being urged…
#NewsBeep #News #Health #GB #UK #UKHSA #UnitedKingdom
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/685083/

https://www.europesays.com/videos/57338/ Residents of Barton House slam report into handling of its evacuation | ITV West Country (West) #BartonHouse #BirdLand #Bristol #BristolCityCouncil #CirencesterLido #GordanoSchool #HeatWave #itv #ItvNews #ITVNewsInFull #PhoneBan #PhoneFreeChildhood #Portishead #UKHSA

#UKHSA have issued a Yellow Alert for heat for S.England next week as another #heatwave is likely to return.

Conversation is overdue, so let’s at least keep this one going: geogramblings.com/2026/06/29/w...

Please don’t just react. Comment and repost too. Let’s not wait for the next Red Alert 🚨

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UK heatwave LIVE as rare red warning comes into force and schools close in 40C heat

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UK heatwave LIVE as rare red warning comes into force and schools close in 40C heat

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/weather/uk-heatwave-live-red-extreme-34175805

UK heatwave LIVE as rare red warning comes into force and schools close in 40C heat

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/weather/uk-heatwave-live-red-extreme-34175805

UK heatwave LIVE as rare red warning comes into force and schools close in 40C heat

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/weather/uk-heatwave-live-red-extreme-34175805

Dozens died during heatwaves in Greater Manchester last year – see the UK areas most at risk

See our interactive map of the UK areas that faced the greatest risk of heat-associated death last yearRichard…
#Manchester #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Britain #GreatBritain #Health #Manchesterweather #TheMetOffice #UKweather #UKHSA
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1046511/

https://www.europesays.com/uk/1046511/ Dozens died during heatwaves in Greater Manchester last year – see the UK areas most at risk #Britain #England #GreatBritain #Health #Manchester #ManchesterWeather #TheMetOffice #UK #UKWeather #UKHSA #UnitedKingdom

https://www.europesays.com/uk/1043722/ ‘Risk to life’ health warning issued as UK set for 32C heatwave within days #Health #Healthcare #TheMetOffice #UK #UKWeather #UKHSA #UnitedKingdom

Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ warning as Greater Manchester set for extreme heat

Extreme heat could pose serious health risks throughout the UK heatwave, forecasters warn Amber warnings for extreme heat…
#Manchester #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Britain #GreatBritain #Health #Manchesterweather #TheMetOffice #UKHSA
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1040822/

https://www.europesays.com/uk/1040822/ Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ warning as Greater Manchester set for extreme heat #Britain #England #GreatBritain #Health #Manchester #ManchesterWeather #TheMetOffice #UK #UKHSA #UnitedKingdom

'Risk to life' health warning issued as UK set for 32C heatwave within days

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/weather/risk-life-health-warning-issued-34136610

'Risk to life' health warning issued as UK set for 32C heatwave within days

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/weather/risk-life-health-warning-issued-34136610

'Risk to life' health warning issued as UK set for 32C heatwave within days

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/weather/risk-life-health-warning-issued-34136610

'Risk to life' health warning issued as UK set for 32C heatwave within days

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/weather/risk-life-health-warning-issued-34136610

https://www.europesays.com/ie/531775/ Thousands of young people to be offered two-dose MenB vaccine | Department of Health and Social Care #august #Care #chief #Éire #Eligible #england #Executive #Health #IE #Ireland #JCVI #july #Kent #Meningitis #Meningococcal #NHS #Nutt #Secretary #september #smith #UK #UKHSA #year

https://www.europesays.com/ie/531326/ Latest measles figures published as two deaths confirmed in 2026 | UK Health Security Agency #agency #Consultant #East #Éire #england #Epidemiologist #Getting #GP #Health #IE #Ireland #James #january #june #Latest #London #measles #Midlands #MMR #Security #UK #UKHSA #West

Why do 30C heatwaves feel hotter in the UK than they do abroad?

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/30c-heatwaves-uk-feel-hotter-34004573

Why do 30C heatwaves feel hotter in the UK than they do abroad?

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/30c-heatwaves-uk-feel-hotter-34004573

Why do 30C heatwaves feel hotter in the UK than they do abroad?

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/30c-heatwaves-uk-feel-hotter-34004573

Why do 30C heatwaves feel hotter in the UK than they do abroad?

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/30c-heatwaves-uk-feel-hotter-34004573

https://www.europesays.com/britain/47460/ Health officials warn against drinking fruit juice, smoothies and soft drinks in UK heatwave #Health #TheMetOffice #UK #UKWeather #UKHSA #UnitedKingdom

https://www.europesays.com/uk/979908/ Four medications could pose major health risks in UK heatwave as pharmacist offers advice #Health #Healthcare #TheMetOffice #UK #UKWeather #UKHSA #UnitedKingdom

Full list of UK areas affected by yellow heat-health alert this week

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/full-list-uk-areas-affected-33981274

Full list of UK areas affected by yellow heat-health alert this week

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/full-list-uk-areas-affected-33981274

Full list of UK areas affected by yellow heat-health alert this week

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/full-list-uk-areas-affected-33981274

Full list of UK areas affected by yellow heat-health alert this week

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/full-list-uk-areas-affected-33981274

Checkout this latest piece:
Vaccines help protect children and young people from serious illnesses, and the NHS vaccination schedule is designed to offer protection at the right time — giving children the best start in life.

Source: #UKHSA (Open Government Licence v3.0)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities/supporting-immunisation-programmes

Checkout this latest piece:
Vaccines help protect children and young people from serious illnesses, and the NHS vaccination schedule is designed to offer protection at the right time — giving children the best start in life.

Source: #UKHSA (Open Government Licence v3.0)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities/supporting-immunisation-programmes

Checkout this latest piece:
Vaccines help protect children and young people from serious illnesses, and the NHS vaccination schedule is designed to offer protection at the right time — giving children the best start in life.

Source: #UKHSA (Open Government Licence v3.0)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities/supporting-immunisation-programmes

Checkout this latest piece:
Vaccines help protect children and young people from serious illnesses, and the NHS vaccination schedule is designed to offer protection at the right time — giving children the best start in life.

Source: #UKHSA (Open Government Licence v3.0)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities/supporting-immunisation-programmes

Checkout this latest piece:
Vaccines help protect children and young people from serious illnesses, and the NHS vaccination schedule is designed to offer protection at the right time — giving children the best start in life.

Source: #UKHSA (Open Government Licence v3.0)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities/supporting-immunisation-programmes

https://www.europesays.com/ie/488454/ Charity chief calls for wider rollout of meningitis vaccine – The Irish News #education #Éire #Health #HenleyCollege #IE #Ireland #Kent #LewisWaters #Meningitis #NHS #Oxfordshire #PaExclusive #PublicHealth #Reading #Sepsis #SouthEast #UK #UKHSA

https://www.europesays.com/ie/486621/ Father of student who died of meningitis pays tribute to ‘kind-hearted’ son – The Irish News #education #Éire #Health #HenleyCollege #IE #Ireland #Kent #LewisWaters #Meningitis #NHS #Oxfordshire #PaExclusive #PublicHealth #Reading #Sepsis #SouthEast #UK #UKHSA

New Meningitis Strain Surfaces in Oxfordshire, Distinct from Kent Outbreak

A new meningitis strain in Oxfordshire has caused 1 death and 2 cases. It is different from the Kent strain. Health officials are contacting close contacts.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames

https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

New Meningitis Strain Surfaces in Oxfordshire, Distinct from Kent Outbreak

A new meningitis strain in Oxfordshire has caused 1 death and 2 cases. It is different from the Kent strain. Health officials are contacting close contacts.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames

https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

New Meningitis Strain Surfaces in Oxfordshire, Distinct from Kent Outbreak

A new meningitis strain in Oxfordshire has caused 1 death and 2 cases. It is different from the Kent strain. Health officials are contacting close contacts.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames

https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

New Meningitis Strain Surfaces in Oxfordshire, Distinct from Kent Outbreak

A new meningitis strain in Oxfordshire has caused 1 death and 2 cases. It is different from the Kent strain. Health officials are contacting close contacts.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames

https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

A new meningitis strain has been found in Oxfordshire, leading to one death and two cases. This is different from the previous outbreak in Kent.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames
https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

A new meningitis strain has been found in Oxfordshire, leading to one death and two cases. This is different from the previous outbreak in Kent.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames
https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/

A new meningitis strain has been found in Oxfordshire, leading to one death and two cases. This is different from the previous outbreak in Kent.

#MeningitisOxfordshire, #MeningitisB, #UKHSA, #PublicHealth, #HenleyOnThames
https://newsletter.tf/new-meningitis-strain-oxfordshire-1-death-different/