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Elaine Blackburne

Ten simple signs someone has heatstroke and what you should do about it

Enjoying the sunshine is a pleasure many people enjoy. With much of the country experiencing warmer temperatures it can be tempting to spend hours making the most of the weather.

However with the mercury rising in thermometers over the coming weekend there is a risk of overdoing the summer sun. Warm weather is expected across much of the UK this weekend and seven England regions have already been made subject to a heat-health alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office.

But how can people tell if they or someone they are with is suffering from heatstroke or heat exhaustion. And what should they do if they think they are?

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