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SUMMER KIDZ: UKHSA East Midlands reminds families how to ‘Beat the Heat’ as schools break for summer

Schools out for summer and UKHSA East Midlands is urging families to take simple steps to enjoy the summer break safely and protect their family’s health. Further heat health alerts could be issued throughout the summer as temperatures rise. Particularly young children can be susceptible to the effects of heat, as well as older age groups. But anyone can be affected by particularly high temperatures and spending time outdoors, travelling and taking part in sports and other activities can increase […]

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Dr Ian Lewins, children's emergency department consultant at Royal Derby Hospital. Photo via UHDB.

Community Notices

SUMMER KIDZ: Doctor says tragic River Derwent drowning highlights need for water safety awareness as well as heatwave advice

The recent drowning of a young man in the River Derwent through Derby highlights the need for water safety awareness as well as heatwave advice, a doctor has said. Dr Ian Lewins, a children’s emergency department consultant at Royal Derby Hospital, said continued awareness was needed about water safety – particularly in inland water such as reservoirs. He said the recent slew of heatwaves had not led to a mass increase in admissions or A&E attendances for sunburn, heatstroke or […]

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