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Care Homes Brace for Record Heatwave
26 Jun
Summary
- Care home implements revised menu to manage heat.
- Extensive risk assessment prepared for residents and staff.
- Staff wellbeing is a primary concern during extreme temperatures.
As extreme heat continues into the weekend, Westhill Care Home in Kettering is actively managing the risks for its 66 residents. The home has adapted its services, including a revised menu, to ensure the wellbeing of those in its care and its staff. Manager Sharmaine Hall indicated that menu choices would consider the need to minimize internal heat from ovens, balancing resident preferences with the critical need to keep the environment from becoming dangerously hot.
The management has conducted an extensive risk assessment in anticipation of temperatures reaching up to 38C. This preparation is crucial for safeguarding both residents and staff against heatstroke and heat exhaustion. Particular attention is being paid to the welfare of kitchen staff, who face increased exposure to heat.
