HOT on the heels of the Met Office issuing an Amber Warning of extreme heat, the NHS has issued some advice on staying safe.

They said the advice followed so-called “Freedom Day”.

A spokesperson for the NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group said: ‘Here are some tips for staying safe in the heat:

“If you get injured on the beach, lifeguard stations can provide advice and first aid for minor injuries such as cuts or stings;

“During warm weather going for a swim can provide much welcomed relief, take care and follow local safety advice;

“Drink plenty of fluids, keep water with you and avoid excess alcohol; try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm; walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a wide-brimmed hat, if you have to go out in the heat;

“Avoid physical exertion in the hottest parts of the day,” the spokesman said.

Issuing the Amber Warning on Monday, a Met Office spokesperson said: “High temperatures are expected both by day and by night, peaking Thursday before temperatures fall on Friday.”

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