Heat health alert issued as temperatures set to soar in Suffolk

A yellow heat health alert has been issued for most parts of England, including Suffolk, by the UK Health Security Agency and Met Office. Effective from Monday until Thursday, it warns of anticipated high temperatures potentially surpassing the heatwave threshold of 25°C, posing a risk to older and more vulnerable individuals. Experts predict possible significant impacts on the health and social care sector, increased mortality rates, and a surge in the demand for remote healthcare services.