title: The new heatwave and extreme heat protection plan.
abstract: It is important for nurses to be aware of the health risks that occur during heatwaves and that they are able to swiftly take the appropriate action to protect people who have a high risk of heat-associated illness. The Department of Health has just issued new guidance on this.
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hainsworth
mesh_terms: D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005544:Forecasting; D006266:Health Education / Q000458:organization & administration; D006285:Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018882:Heat Stress Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D012621:Seasons; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology; D014887:Weather