Summer 2025 toolkit

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Are you getting out to enjoy the sun today? The NHS has great tips to enjoy it safely, for example by wearing sunscreen and spending time in the shade. Search ‘NHS sun safety’ to find out more.

Text reads: Sun safety. Don’t rely solely on sunscreen to protect you from the sun – wear suitable clothing too. Visit nhs.uk/sun for more information. Features photo of two children playing on the beach with buckets and shovels.

Symptoms of heat exhaustion include dizziness, a headache, cramps, a high temperature, and being very thirsty. If someone is showing signs of heat exhaustion, please help them cool down and offer them fluids. Search ‘heat exhaustion NHS’ to find out more.

Text reads: Heat exhaustion. If someone is showing signs of heat exhaustion, please help to cool them down and give them fluids like water. Search ‘heat exhaustion NHS’ online to find out more.

If you’ve got hay fever, you might struggle with the high pollen count at the moment. Your local pharmacy can help you ease your symptoms with over-the-counter treatments. Search ‘find a pharmacy’ online to find a pharmacy near you.

Text reads: hay fever. When the pollen count is high, you can ease symptoms with help from your local pharmacy. Search find a pharmacy online. Features photo of a woman blowing her nose.

During hotter days it’s even more important than normal to stay hydrated. Remember to have a drink, such as water, tea, or squash, regularly to avoid dehydration. Search ‘hydration NHS’ online to find out more.

Text reads: Summer hydration. Drinking fluids regularly in warm weather can reduce the risk of dehydration. Search ‘hydration NHS’ online.

We know insect bites and stings are unpleasant, but they usually get better in a few hours or days. For advice on what to do with insect stings and bites, look up ‘insect stings NHS’ online.

Text reads: Bites and stings. Most insect bites and stings are not serious and will get better in a few hours or days. Search ‘insect stings NHS’ online.

Whether you’re going away for the day or for a longer trip, make sure you take a basic first aid kit with you so you can treat minor injuries for you and your loved ones. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/well-together to find out more about what to stock your kit with.

Text reads: School’s out! Whether you’re on a day out or going on holiday, make sure you take a basic first aid kit with you. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/well-together to find out more. Photo shows a group of children together outside.

Are you travelling abroad this summer? Check what vaccinations you need to have, get any prescribed medicines packed and take a first aid kit. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/well-together to find out more.

Text reads: Travelling abroad? Before travelling abroad, have any required vaccinations, pack your prescribed medicines & first aid kit. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/well-together. Features photo of a family playing on the beach.

Going away in England, Scotland or Wales? 111 is here for you if you have an urgent, non-emergency issue. Call 111 or search 111 and the country you are in online to find the right 111 service.

Text reads: UK holiday? NHS 111 is available across England, Wales and Scotland for any non-emergency medical problems. Call 111 or search 111 and the country you’re in online. Features photo of people standing in the sun outside of a caravan

Waiting for exam results can be stressful. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, there’s lots of support available. Search ‘exam results worry NHS’ online to find out more.

Text reads: Exam results stress. Support is available for young people who are stressed or worried about exam results. Search ‘exam results worry NHS’ online. Features photo of a girl wearing headphones.

Helping your baby get to sleep can be difficult, especially in hot weather. If you can, try to keep the room where your baby sleeps between 16 and 20 degrees Celsius, as this can help. Search ‘keep baby safe in sun NHS’ for more tips on looking after your baby in the hot weather.

Text reads: helping babies sleep in hot weather. Try to keep the room where your baby sleeps at a fairly cool temperature of 16 to 20 degrees. Search ‘keep baby safe in sun NHS’ online. Features photo of sleeping baby.

Have you got your first aid kit ready for summer adventures? A good first aid kit is well stocked with items like plasters, pain relief, alcohol-free cleansing wipes and sunscreen. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/well-together to find out more.

Text reads: Your summer first aid kit. Plasters, pain relief, insect bite cream or spray, sun cream, upset stomach treatment, thermometer, antihistamine cream/tablets, rehydration treatment, indigestion treatment, alcohol-free cleansing wipes. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/well-together to find out more. Features photo of a child and a woman. The child is holding an ice cream which the woman is taking a bite from.

You can access over-the-counter, low cost medicines from your local pharmacy or supermarket for lots of minor health issues, like hay fever or insect bites. Visit www.nhs.uk to find helpful self-care tips for your issue.

Text reads: no prescription needed. Hay fever, sun burn, insect bites and upset stomachs can be treated at home – visit your local pharmacy or supermarket for low cost medicines. No GP appointment or prescription required. Features photo of a pharmacist looking at a shelf that is stocked with medications.

A&E is for genuine medical emergencies. If you’ve got an issue that isn’t an emergency, please don’t come to A&E as you will face a very long wait or be redirected to another service. Visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111 if you’ve got a medical issue and you’re not sure what to do.

Text reads: not anything & everything. A&E is for people who have a genuine medical emergency. Call NHS 111 if it’s urgent but not an emergency. Features photo of a hospital sign.