The alert from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is in place from 9am on Tuesday, August 12, until 6pm on Wednesday, August 14. The amber alert covers the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, and the South East. The UKHSA said the alert follows an "enhanced hot weather response" warning that the heat could see significant impacts to health and social care services. Amber heat health alert issued across EnglandThe UKHSA shares that the amber alert sees a risk to a rise in deaths for those aged over 65 with health conditions, issues managing medicines, increased demand for power exceeding capacity and the heat affecting the ability of the workforce to deliver services. Recommended ReadingAreas under the amber alert are set to see temperatures rise to more than 30°C, with London expecting highs of 33°C.
