• Residents asked to stay alert for people who may be more vulnerable and need help to stay safe as temperatures top 30 degrees.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber heat-health alert for hot weather from midday on Tuesday 5 September until 9pm on Sunday 10 September.
With temperatures due to exceed 30 degrees, Newham Council is working to ensure its most vulnerable residents have access to the support and advice they need to stay safe.
Newham’s Commissioned Rough Sleeper Outreach Service will carry out welfare checks to all known rough sleepers and to hotspots, providing water, sun protection and hats as well as signposting rough sleepers to cool centres where they can seek respite from the heat.
The out-of-hours Rapid Response Team will also carry out welfare checks during the night and engage with new rough sleepers.
Newham residents who have particular concerns about a rough sleeper should contact Streetlink by calling 0300 500 0914 or via the Streetlink website. In an emergency please dial 999.
Residents are also urged to look out for neighbours, relatives and friends who may be more affected by higher temperatures (including night-time temperatures).
People who are most vulnerable to heatwave conditions include:
- Older people especially those over 75 and female
- Those living alone or in care homes
- People with serious long term illnesses like diabetes, kidney disease or Parkinson’s and some mental health conditions
For the elderly and those with underlying health conditions there is advice on how to stay safe and get help if needed, on this NHS page on how to cope in hot weather.
Residents are also reminded of the dangers of fire during extended periods of hot weather.
BBQs should be especially monitored and for the best advice visit: BBQ Safety | London Fire Brigade (london-fire.gov.uk)
Newham Council does not allow any BBQs or fires in its parks or open spaces.