Heading To Glastonbury? These 5 Heatwave Hacks Could Save Your Festival

Glastonbury in the heatGlastonbury is drawing ever closer. The festival, which is set to take place from Wednesday 25th to Sunday 29th June, will see acts like The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo,Neil Young, Sir Rod Stewart, Charli XCX, Raye, The Prodigy, Doechii, and Biffy take to the stage. But a heatwave is also drawing near – leaving festival-goers at increased risk of not just measles, which you should make sure you’re vaccinated against before going, but also of dehydration, severe sunburn, and even heatstroke.The weather is expected to reach highs of 27°C with little cloud cover. The lack of shade and the added heat of packed crowds can exacerbate existing heat-related risks. So, we thought we’d share some tips to stay cool (and safe) in the heat. 1) Protect your skin, eyes, and scalpYou should cover any exposed skin with a minimum SPF 30 sunscreen (“As a guide, adults should aim to apply around six to eight teaspoons of sunscreen if you’re covering your entire body,” the NHS shared). Top up your sunscreen every two hours, or more often if you have sweated it off or gotten your skin wet. Cover your skin with lightweight clothes to add to the protection, and stick to the shade if you can.Wear a hat and sunglasses to protect your eyes and scalp.2) Carry a water bottle with you everywhere St John Ambulance warned that festival-goers should “Carry a bottle of water around with you to help prevent you from becoming dehydrated.” This is not only meant to battle the heat, but also to counteract the dehydrating effects of booze. 3) Pace yourself Speaking of which, Steve Parker, Medical Director for Isle of Wight NHS Trust, warned for a previous event: “If you are heading to the festival this weekend, make sure you drink plenty of water, wear plenty of sunscreen and dare I say moderate your intake of alcohol.” David Monk, Associate Medical Director for St John Ambulance, agreed, sharing that you should pace yourself and watch your friend’s intake too.4) Be especially careful from 11am-3pm The NHS cautioned that this is the hottest time of the day.Get in the shade if you’re out in these hours, drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen, and try not to push yourself too hard dancing in this period (St John Ambulance warned that “physical activity in the heat, like dancing” can place you at higher risk of heat exhaustion).5) Learn to recognise the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke Monk told St John Ambulance: “If you, or a friend, start to get a headache, feel nauseous, become dizzy, confused or sweating with clammy skin, it’s worth taking a bit of time out to rest in the shade and rehydrate with water.” These symptoms can turn into heatstroke, he warns, which can be fatal. “So please seek medical advice from festival staff if you’re concerned. They’re there to help and may be able to prevent something from becoming more serious,” he added. The NHS said if signs of: a headache dizziness and confusion loss of appetite and feeling sick excessive sweating and pale, clammy skin cramps in the arms, legs and stomach fast breathing or pulse a high temperature of 38°C or above, and being very thirsty do not go away in 30 minutes, seek medical help at the festival.Related...The Unexpected Effect Heatwaves Have On Your Phone's SignalIf You’re On These Medications, The Heatwave Could Hit You HarderGlastonbury Attendees Warned Of Contagious Health Risk Ahead Of 2025 Festival

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