Things You Should Never Do During the UK Heatwave

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How to stay safe during hot weather by avoiding common actions that increase dehydration, overheating and heat illness risks.

Never Exercise During the Hottest Hours

Never Wait Until You Feel Extremely Thirsty

Never Leave Anyone in a Parked Vehicle

Never Open Every Window Automatically

Never Cover a Pram With a Blanket

Never Jump Straight Into Open Water

Never Ignore Signs of Heat Illness

Never Change Medication Without Advice

Never Rely Entirely on an Electric Fan

Never Assume Vulnerable People Are Coping

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A UK heatwave can become dangerous even when the temperature appears manageable at first. Warm nights, high indoor temperatures and several consecutive hot days can prevent the body from recovering, increasing the risk of dehydration and heat-related illness.

Staying safe is not simply about drinking more water. Some familiar responses—opening every window, exercising as usual or jumping into cold water—can create additional problems when conditions become extreme.

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