Heatwave Kit
£30–£120 6 items
UK homes are built to keep heat in, which makes heatwaves dangerous, especially for older people, babies and anyone with health conditions.
| Item | How much | Typical price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackout / thermal curtains or reflective film Keep sun out during the day. |
Main rooms | £15–£40 | Check price → |
| Rechargeable fan Works during a power cut too. |
1–2 | £15–£35 | Check price → |
| Reusable water bottles | 1 per person | £5–£15 | Check price → |
| Oral rehydration sachets Replace salts if someone gets dehydrated. |
1 pack | £4–£8 | Check price → |
| Cooling towels | 2 | £8–£12 | Check price → |
| Room thermometer Know when a bedroom is getting dangerously hot. |
1 | £5–£12 | Check price → |
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Tips
- Close curtains on sun-facing windows; open windows when it's cooler outside than inside.
- Check on elderly neighbours — they're most at risk in heatwaves.