Heat-health alert for East of England

A yellow heat-health warning has been issued by the UKHSA. The warning is in effect from the morning of 14 July 2026 through to the morning of 17 July 2026. Please ensure you keep up to date with weather reports reports and plan accordingly.

UKHSA weather warning guidance
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Outbreaks of respiratory infections (Care homes)

With respiratory infections on the increase, please ensure that you have a good reserve of face-masks for use in case a resident develops a respiratory infection or an outbreak occurs.  Advice on what Personal Protective Equipment is needed when can be found here:

PPE requirements

More detailed guidance, including supporting visiting during outbreaks, can be found here:

MAnagement of acute respiratory infection outbreaks in care homes guidance - GOV.UK