Heatstroke

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With temperatures set to soar to the 30s over the summer, the threat of heatstroke at an outdoor event such as a festival is a very real problem.

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Four key sun safety tips as the Met Office forecasts temperatures to exceed 30°C in some parts of the UK.

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Amber heat health alerts issued for England.

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With many of us enjoying plenty of sunshine during May, and with more sun to come hopefully this summer, people are at increased risk of sunstroke (Photo: Shutterstock)

What is sunstroke and how can it be treated?
With warmer temperatures arriving in the UK its important to know how to keep you and those around you safe from sunstroke
Dennis Morton

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