Forecasters predicting a temperature spike of more than 30C have triggered a heat health alert covering Kent. The government is warning the warm weather could impact public health, leading to more demand for services and an increased risk of death among the vulnerable. The UK Health Security Agency issued the alert, which came into force at 1am today and ends at 9am tomorrow. Its website states: “Minor impacts are probable across the health and social care sector, including an increased use of healthcare services by the vulnerable population, an increase in risk of mortality amongst vulnerable…
