{"id":503,"date":"2026-06-26T15:22:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T14:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/l81084\/?p=503"},"modified":"2026-07-17T15:25:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T14:25:15","slug":"red-heat-alert-extended","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/l81084\/red-heat-alert-extended\/","title":{"rendered":"*** RED HEAT ALERT EXTENDED ***"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The red heat-health alert is in place for the South West has been extended to 11pm on Friday 26th June.<\/p>\n<p>The surgery does not have air-conditioning and is extremely warm. If you do have an appointment, please bring a bottle of water or drink with you for travelling to and from the surgery in this extreme weather.<\/p>\n<p>Our team has been working incredibly hard in very difficult conditions to support all patients and provide care as safely and efficiently as possible.<br \/>\nPlease be kind, we ask for your patience and understanding during this time.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your support.<\/p>\n<p>Looking after yourself and others during extreme heat<\/p>\n<p>The current high temperatures can be dangerous, particularly for older people, young children, pregnant women and those with long-term health conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Please remember to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drink plenty of fluids and avoid becoming dehydrated<\/li>\n<li>Stay in the shade or indoors during the hottest part of the day (11am\u20133pm)<\/li>\n<li>Wear loose-fitting clothing, a hat and sunscreen if outdoors<\/li>\n<li>Keep your home cool by closing curtains and blinds in sunny rooms<\/li>\n<li>Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day<\/li>\n<li>Check on elderly relatives, neighbours and vulnerable friends<\/li>\n<li>Never leave children, vulnerable adults or pets in a parked vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please find below some useful links:<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" 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