Heat-health alert for East of England

Last updated on Friday, 31 July 2026 at 10:00am

Yellow Heat-health alert has been issued

Alert is in effect from 2 August 2026 at 09:00am to 5 August 2026 at 09:00am

Significant impacts are possible across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including:

a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. There may also be impacts on younger age groups
a likely increase in demand for health services
internal temperatures in care settings (hospitals and care homes) may exceed the recommended threshold for clinical risk assessment
the heat affecting the ability of the workforce to deliver services
indoor environments overheating increasing the risk to vulnerable people living independently in community and care settings
water‑related incidents may increase, including risks from cold‑water shock and drowning