Too hot — heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Heat exhaustion
1
Move them somewhere cool.
2
Take off any clothing they don't need.
3
Give them water to drink.A sports drink or rehydration drink is fine too.
4
Cool their skin: spray or sponge them with cool water and fan them, or put cold packs in their armpits and on their neck.
5
They should start to feel better within 30 minutes. If they don't, call 999.
Heatstroke — call 999
Heatstroke is an emergency. Suspect it if they become confused, agitated or disorientated, have a seizure, or become unresponsive. They may have hot skin that isn't sweating, and fast breathing and heartbeat.
2
Cool them as fast as you can.If you can, put them in cold water up to the neck. If not, use whatever you have: a cold shower, ice packs, wet sheets, or fanning.
3
Keep cooling for 15 minutes, or until they're thinking clearly again, whichever comes first.
4
Cool first.Keep cooling while you wait for the ambulance.
Signs of heat exhaustion
Tiredness, dizziness, a headache, feeling sick, heavy sweating with pale clammy skin, cramps, a high temperature, thirst, and irritability.