22/06/2026
NO JOKE FOR SOME 🔆
The UKHSA has issued a red heat health alert for the East Midlands this week
UK muggy heat
There were 1,504 heat associated deaths in England during the Summer of 2025, across five heat-health episodes. This figure was significantly lower than the predicted 3,039 deaths; a decrease likely driven by the systemic implementation of early warning alerts
Please check on any elderly relatives or neighbours, who may be finding things really difficult right now. Those with poor health conditions as well. Constant excessive heat can be a real danger.
Advice on staying safe: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice/beat-the-heat-staying-safe-in-hot-weather
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Footnote
And do look out for your pets. A dog being walked this morning near Beaumont Lodge, and it was desperately panting at an extreme rate. Owner scrolling on her phone, oblivious to the distress..
🔴⚠️ A Red Heat-Health Alert has been issued across the Midlands and southern England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups. Northern England is under an Amber alert.
For further information, visit the data dashboard:
🔗 https://ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/weather-health-alerts/heat?type=heat
