People in Devon are being asked to do their bit to help reduce pressure on services.
Health services in Devon are currently extremely busy, NHS officials have said.
It comes as high Covid rates impact staffing levels and the recent hot weather has led more people to seek medical help.More than 1,000 hospital staff were absent due to Covid-19.Community Covid-19 rates are less accurate, due to reduced testing, but have seen similar increases.This includes picking family and friends up when they are ready to be discharged from hospital, choosing the best service, wearing a mask in healthcare settings, and staying at home if you have Covid-19.
During the ongoing heatwave, if someone is showing signs of minor heat exhaustion , NHS advice is to get them to lie down in a cool place, give them plenty of water to drink and help to cool their skin with a sponge or spray. NHS Devon also said people could reduce their likelihood of sunburn by applying cream, avoiding being out in the sun between 11 and 3, covering up, and wearing a hat.
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