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Tips for caring for a child with serious illness during a heatwave

Date Posted
23 June, 2026
Author
Jess Lester, Clinical and Research Lead for Together for Short Lives

When temperatures climb, caring for a child with serious illness can feel even more challenging. Hot weather can affect children differently depending on their condition, medications, or the equipment they rely on. As an experienced children’s nurse, I appreciate how...