We are experiencing another heatwave of the year this week, with an amber weather warning in place and temperatures reaching up to 39 degrees.
BCHA have put together some top tips to help you stay cool in your home during periods of warm weather. We have also put together a list of Cool Spaces - free places you can go to cool down and keep yourself safe.
Read, save or download the below documents to keep hold of this summer. If you need these documents in any additional formats or languages, please contact the Customer Services Team on 01202 410 500.
Beat the Heat - top tips for staying cool
In this document you can find some tips on keeping you and your property cool this summer. Click to read the full document.
Beat the Heat - visit a Cool Space near you
Use this resource to find free, climate-controlled locations that can give you an opportunity to cool down and stay safe.
For more advice on health and wellbeing in warm weather, check out GOV.UK’s Beat the heat: keep cool at home checklist.
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