Summer 2024 Toolkit
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| 1 | No matter your complexion, always use protection. Protect your skin from the sun & help reduce your chance of developing skin cancer. Apply sunscreen & keep out of the sun between 11 & 3pm. |  |
Image: a woman is putting suncream on a smiling child with space buns in a pink swimming costume Text: Sun safety. Do not rely on sunscreen alone to protect yourself from the sun. Wear suitable clothing too. Visit nhs.uk/sun for more info |
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Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can occur after you've been exposed to high temperatures. If someone is showing signs of heat exhaustion, they need to be cooled down and given fluids. |
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Image: an older woman in a light blue shirt is fanning herself with a blue fan Text: Heat exhaustion. If someone is showing signs of heat exhaustion they need to be cooled down and given fluids. Search ‘heat exhaustion NHS’ online |
| 3 | Hay fever treatment such as tablets, eye drops and nasal sprays are all easily available at low cost from your local pharmacy or supermarket – no prescription required! |  |
Image: a girl in a stripey top and with auburn hair in braids is blowing her nose on a tissue. Text: Hay fever. When the pollen count is hight you can ease symptoms with help from your local pharmacy. Search ‘find a pharmacy’ online. |
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Dehydration means your body loses more fluids than you take in. If it isn't treated it can get worse and become a serious problem. Babies, children and the elderly are more at risk of dehydration. |
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Image: a woman in a fitness type top is drinking water from a clear bottle. Text: Summer hydration. Drinking fluids regularly in warm weather can reduce the risk of dehydration. Search ‘it all counts NHS’ online |
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Warmer weather is enjoyable for many, but it can also mean an increase in insect bites and stings. See advice on what to do if you've been bitten or stung, and when to get medical advice. ➡️ http://nhs.uk/conditions/insect-bites-and-stings |
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Image: A yellow bottle of bug spray is being sprayed on a bare arm. Text: Bites and stings. Most insect bites and stings are not serious and will get better in few hours or days. Search ‘NHS stings’ online. |
| 6 | Hopefully you’ll not need it but taking a simple first aid kit with you ensures you have everything you need for any bumps and bruises on a day out. |  |
Image: A group of children taking part in a tug of war, pulling on a rope. Text: School’s out! Whether you’re on a day out or going on holiday, make sure you always take a basic first aid kit with you. Remember prescription medication too. |
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Preparing for your holiday this summer? Help make your holiday stress free by taking a simple first aid kit with you, along with any prescribed medications. |
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I mage: Three people are standing on a hill looking out at a view across a green valley. Text: Travelling abroad? Before travelling abroad, make sure you have any required vaccinations, pack your prescribed medicines & a first aid kit. Search ‘find a pharmacy’ online |
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| NHS 111 is a national service available across the England, Wales and Scotland, so even if you’re away from home you can still use 111 for medical advice. |  |
Image: A young woman with brown hair is at a campsite, she is crouching down holding a tin kettle. Text: Holidaying in the UK? NHS 111 is available across England, Wales and Scotland for any non-emergency medical problems. Visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111. |
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| Exam season may be over, but for some students, the pressure surrounding exam results can feel overwhelming. Support is available, for both students and parents. |  |
Image: A student in a yellow cardigan is sitting at a desk and holding a pen at a notebook. They are looking at a laptop. Text: Exam results stress. Support is available for young people who are stressed or worried about exam results. Search ‘exam results worry NHS’ online |
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As we head towards a very warm evening, here's some advice on keeping your baby and children safe in hot weather, and how to help keep them cool at bedtime. https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/safer-sleep-advice/travel-and-weather/baby-summer-safety |
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Image: A baby in a white vest is sleeping on their back. Text: Sleeping in hot weather. Keep the room where your baby sleeps at a fairly cool temperature of 16-20°C. Search ‘baby summer safety’ online |
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Here to help this summer holidays is our little medicine cabinet list! It's a good idea to have a small supply of medicines and first aid bits at home just in case you need them. |
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Image: A man and his son enjoy an ice cream together; they are both look like they are laughing. Text: What should I keep in my summer first aid kit? Plasters, pain relief insect bite, cream or spray, sun cream, upset stomach treatment, thermometer, antihistamine cream/tablets, rehydration treatment, indigestion treatment, alcohol-free cleansing wipes |
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With pharmacies in most villages and towns, you’re never far away from advice and treatment for common summer problems such as hay fever, insect bites and stomach upsets. Pharmacies stock lots of medications and treatments you can buy over the counter, no prescription needed, saving you time and easing pressure on GPs |
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Image: A pharmacist with dark hair is explaining something across a counter to a member of the public. Text: Many summer problems such as hay fever, sun burn, insect bites and upset stomachs can easily be treated at home, with medicines available at low cost from your local pharmacy or supermarket. No GP appointment or prescription required |