Many groups of people are affected by heat and sun sensitivity. Learn more about different groups by visiting these sites dedicated to them.

 

Chronic Conditions

 

• Lupus UK: Lupus and the Skin
• MS Trust (Multiple Sclerosis): Heat Sensitivity and MS - Uhthoff's Phenomenon
• Parkinson's Ireland: Summer Heat and Parkinson's
• Diabetes UK: Diabetes and hot weather
• Vitiligo: Vitiligo and Sun Safety Hub
• National Eczema Society: Eczema and the Sun Factsheet
• POTS UK (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome): POTS and Heat Tolerance
• Cystic Fibrosis Trust: Hot Weather and CF Guidance
• Arthritis Action (Arthritis & Fibromyalgia): Managing your arthritis in warmer weather
• British Heart Foundation: How does hot weather affect my heart?
• Asthma and Lung UK: Weather and asthma
• The British Thyroid Foundation: Hyperthyroidism Leaflet
• The Migraine Trust: Managing migraine in the summer
• Scope (Disability Charity): Staying safe in hot weather

 

Life Stages and Hormonal Changes

 

• The Lullaby Trust: Baby Summer Safety
• Tommy's (Maternal Health): Coping with Hot Weather in Pregnancy
• Menopause Support UK: Supporting You Through Change
• Age UK: Staying Safe in Hot Weather

 

Sensory & Cognitive Sensitivity

 

• National Autistic Society: Dealing with hot weather
• Alzheimer's Society: How to support someone with dementia in hot weather
• Mencap (Learning Disabilities): Stay safe in hot weather

 

 

Medication-Induced Sensitivity

 

• GOV.UK (Anti-Anxiety Medications): Vulnerable People and Hot Weather - Healthcare Guidance