An amber heat health alert is in place for the North West, raising concerns about the impact of prolonged high temperatures on health and social care services. Dr Michael Gregory, regional medical director for NHS England North West, said: "While lots of people will enjoy the sunshine and warm weather, it’s important people take precautions to avoid becoming unwell from overheating, dehydration, heat exhaustion or heatstroke. The amber alert means significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures. Health services are expected to face additional strain as temperatures rise. Dr Evdokia Dardamissis, interim regional deputy director at UKHSA North West, said: "For vulnerable groups including older adults and those with existing health conditions, warmer weather can result in serious health outcomes.