Ready to make a difference while staying active? Join the King’s July Steps Challenge! This July, commit to walking 300,000 steps over the course of 31 days to support King's College Hospital Charity. Every step you take helps raise crucial funds that enhance patient care at King’s. Find out more➡ https://tinyurl.com/2nmnr7xd #TeamKings #JulyStepsChallenge #StepForACause (fb)

🌞An amber heat-health alert is in place across most of England, with temperatures expected to reach up to 33C. It is expected to be in place until 9.00am on 23 June. If you are planning to travel to one of our hospitals, remember to plan ahead, stay in the shade as much as possible between 11.00am and 3.00pm, and to drink plenty of fluids. When the weather starts to get hotter, many people – especially those in high-risk groups, such as older people, babies, young children, and those with heart, respiratory and serious health problems – can suffer from heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion, dehydration and sunburn. Stay safe by following these tips: - Look out for people who may struggle to keep cool and hydrated, such as elderly relatives or neighbours - Keep windows closed when the room is cooler than outside, but open them at night when the temperatures has dropped - Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors - Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol. Take water with you, if travelling - Apply suncream regularly, and wear a hat - Have cool showers or baths, put a loose, cotton, damp cloth or scarf on the back of the neck, and spray or splash your face with cold water frequently to help keep your body cool. For more tips on staying safe in hot weather, see the latest advice from NHS England ➡ https://tinyurl.com/59rpzycj Staff at King’s are helping our patients and visitors keep cool over the coming days, with a range of measures in place including making sure plenty of cold water is available, ventilating our wards, and turning off unnecessary electrical equipment and lighting. (fb)