Severe weather and window safety
Call 999 and begin cooling in a safe cool place using wet towels and fanning. Give nothing by mouth unless fully alert and follow the ambulance operator's instructions.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
Confusion, collapse or seizures after heat exposure can indicate life-threatening heatstroke.
Leaving a confused person to sleep and waiting for recovery.
Call 999 and begin cooling in a safe cool place using wet towels and fanning.
For serious injury, unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, keep yourself safe, call 999 and follow the operator.
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
