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 evening of 17 July 2026. Please ensure you keep up to date with weather reports reports and plan accordingly.

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Domiciliary Care Toolkit

Fire Safety

How to reduce the risk of fire when using:

  1. Home oxygen therapy (oxygen cylinders and portable units)
  2. Dynamic airflow pressure relieving mattresses and overlays
  3. Incontinence products (pads and underwear)

Frailty

Health Conditions

Nutrition / Hydration

Sensory - Sight and Hearing Loss

ECL Sensory team have developed some useful videos and resources to help care staff to have a better understanding of how to support people with sight and hearing loss.

Although the resource is primarily aimed at Care homes the messages and videos are applicable to Domiciliary Care as well. 

Support for Residents with Sight & Hearing Loss

Last updated: 12/11/2025