Some useful links to stay safe in summer weather
Posted: 30th May 2026
These web links may offer useful advice for staying safe in the warmer weather, also check out staying safe in the sun on our website
Advice for older adults to stay safe in summer
www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/mind-body/staying-cool-in-a-heatwave/
Big bright blue Top up Taps are being introduced across Scotland to provide you with hydration on the go
www.yourwateryourlife.co.uk/find-your-nearest-top-up-tap/
Children keeping cool in summer
www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/getting-out-about-your-baby/summer-your-baby/keeping-kids-cool-hot-weather-eight-tips
Food standards
www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/food-safety-in-a-heatwave-advice-for-consumers
Gardening in hot weather
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/top-tips-for-gardening-in-hot-weather
Hot weather and your heart
www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/support/practical-support/weather-and-your-heart
Looking after your lungs in hot weather
www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/hot-weather
Outdoor working
www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/employer/outdoor-working.htm
Pet safety in summer
www.rspca.org.uk
www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/home-and-environment/cats-and-warm-weather
Pregnancy and hot weather
www.nct.org.uk/pregnancy/worries-and-discomforts/common-discomforts/hot-weather-and-high-body-temperature-during-pregnancy
Recipe ideas
www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/
Scottish Outdoor access code
www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot
Sleeping when the weather is very warm
www.sleepfoundation.org/bedroom-environment/sleeping-when-its-blistering-hot
Further advice on managing and getting ready for hot weather
www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/
www.ready.scot/respond/severe-weather/hot-weather
Water safety
www.forestryandland.gov.scot/what-we-do/health-safety-wellbeing/water-safety
Helping wildlife in a summer heatwave
https://www.countryfile.com/wildlife/how-to-help-wildlife-during-a-summer-heatwave
Expires: 2026-09-01
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