Take care in the sun this weekend, urge doctors
A scorching weekend of lovely weather is on the cards and health experts are warning everyone to take care in the sun.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is advising Express readers to remember to take care in the sun, particularly the very young, the very old and those with chronic diseases.
It is not just sunburn, dehydration and hayfever that people need to be mindful of – hot weather can also affect people with respiratory problems, particularly the elderly.
Dr Linda de Caestecker, the health board’s director of public health, has also called for people to look after their skin in the sun.
She said: “The next few days are predicted to be very warm. We want everyone to enjoy their time in the sun but people need to be sensible and take precautions which will ensure they stay healthy while enjoying the weather.
“People should try to avoid being in direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day between noon and 3pm.
“Replenishing fluids is really important as everyone runs the risk of becoming relatively dehydrated in this heat and everyone should be particularly careful to take extra liquids, cold tap water is ideal, at regular intervals.
“A number of Scottish people are fair skinned and need to take adequate steps to ensure their skin is protected. As the weather forecast is for sunshine over the next few days everyone should take a few simple precautions.”
According to the Met Office, Paisley and surrounding areas should be basking in temperatures of 25°C today and 22°C on Saturday. This comes after the mercury hit 24°C yesterday.
Dr de Caestecker, pictured, added: “Children are especially vulnerable and care should be taken to ensure they are covered up adequately.
“Babies, in particular, need to be covered up. With both sun-creams and sun protection clothing designed for babies and children, there is no need for children to be over-exposed to the sun.”