heatexhaustion on Gloucestershire Dailyhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/heatexhaustion/Recent content in heatexhaustion on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 22 May 2026 10:10:33 +0000Heatwave Alert: NHS Urges Immediate 999 Call for Severe Skin Symptomshttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/heatwave-alert-nhs-urges-immediate-999-call-for-severe-skin-symptoms/Fri, 22 May 2026 10:10:33 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/heatwave-alert-nhs-urges-immediate-999-call-for-severe-skin-symptoms/The NHS has issued an urgent heatwave alert, advising the public to “call 999 now” if they observe severe skin symptoms indicative of heatstroke. As temperatures rise across the UK this weekend, recognizing early warning signs of heat-related illness is essential for health and safety. Heat exhaustion, a common condition during extreme heat, can worsen into heatstroke if not promptly addressed. The NHS notes, “Heat exhaustion does not usually require emergency medical help if you can cool down within 30 minutes.