During a heatwave, we are always overwhelmed by the amount of useful resources that come our way. Whether it’s advice on how to keep cool, taking care of vulnerable people, or signing up as a cool space, there is so much information flying around that it’s hard to keep track. We’ve created this page so you can find everything you need in a heatwave in one place.
Staying safe
Overheating Adaptation Guide for Homes (British Red Cross)
Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather (UKHSA)[Easy Read Format]
Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke Information (NHS)
Follow DUCKS & Stay Safe (click to expand):
Keeping homes cool infographic (Hackney Community Response Network) [click to expand]:
Heatwave advice (Muslim Council of Britain) [click to expand]:
Cool spaces
You can find cool spaces, and register to become one, here – https://apps.london.gov.uk/cool-spaces/
Cool spaces are places around the city where people can go to keep cool in the heat. Many people do not have adequate cooling options in their homes.
Please note that if you are a place of worship and don’t meet the requirements to become an official cool space, please still consider opening up to your local communities in extreme heat.
Keeping others safe
Remember to check on vulnerable friends, family, and neighbours.
Keeping pets safe (Hackney Community Response Network) [click to expand]:
Other
Climate and Hot Weather Resources (London Communities Emergencies Partnership)
Heatwave Facts (Hackney Community Response Network) [click to expand]:
London Boroughs Faiths Network 