FirstAid4Me.Training

Take it easy out there this week.

Yellow heat-health alerts set for most of England — BBC News A yellow heat-health alert will be issued for most of England from 08:00 BST on Monday.

Cautions for hot weather day hikers.

* Pace yourself.

* Don't try to keep up with hikers who push hard and go fast in hot weather: hike your own sensible hike.

* Take your water breaks seriously. Set a timer on your watch if necessary to be sure you're drinking frequently.

* Carry salty snacks but avoid loading up on a lot of food all at once.

* Use the long days of summer to start your hike in the cool of early, early morning or late afternoon.

* Choose your route and destination to avoid blazing direct sunlight whenever possible.

* This sounds really simplistic, but wear this style of wide brimmed hat with full coverage of your face, ears and neck.

* Sunscreen needs to be reapplied every few hours because you're losing it to sweat and the application of the aforementioned towel.