Red Alert (Level 4) Weather Warning for Extreme Heat – National Emergency Declared – update

The information below provides the latest update from the GLA for London (as of yesterday afternoon, shared VCSEPÂ’s current heatwave Slack channel).

Cool spaces
Cool Spaces are indoor spaces and outdoor areas where Londoners can take respite on hot days. These are for all Londoners and the map of where they are can be found here: Cool Spaces

Day centres (new update)
Day centres for people experiencing homelessness are set up to provide daytime shelter, basic facilities and advice and support with housing and related issues. Facilities have traditionally included hot drinks (focus now presumably being cool drinks), food, showers, laundry and internet and are available to people who are rough sleeping or homeless. Day centres often offer various types of support under one roof, including casework and advice, education, training and employment services, and referral and access to health services such as a nurse. Day centres have also been advised to hand out sun cream, and the majority of day centres have extended their opening hours and are open to all homeless. The map of Day Centres can be found here:  London Map | Atlas

For a Community Emergency Plan Toolkit click here community_emergency_plan_toolkit

For a Community Emergency Plan template click here community_emergency_plan_toolkit community_emergency_plan_template

For a GLA Climate Adaptation Presentation click here Climate adaptation presentation 13th July

For a British Red Cross Heatwave Checklist click here BRC Heatwave Checklist

For British Red Cross first aid advice during a heatwave click here BRC Heatwave Checklist BRC Heatwaves First Aid Advice