Drinking plenty of water

Taking a cool shower or bath

Visiting an air-conditioned space such as a library or cinema

Checking on others who may be vulnerable to heat, including pets

Staying out of the sun at peak times of the day (between 11-5pm)

Insulate your home, especially the roof

Install block out curtains and blinds

and use external awnings on west facing windows

Plant trees for shade

and replace hard surfaces with lawn or gardens

Use light coloured building materials to reflect heat

Turn on fans for cooling first

and set air conditioners to 24-25˚C in summer - every extra degree of cooling uses around 10% more energy