Disabled people face challenges staying safe during heatwaves
Disabled campaigners are raising concerns that official heatwave safety guidance may actually increase risks for people with disabilities rather than protect them. The standard advice for staying cool during extreme heat can be incompatible with certain medical conditions and disabilities, creating a survival crisis for vulnerable populations.
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Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
Disabled campaigners are raising concerns that official heatwave safety guidance may actually increase risks for people with disabilities rather than protect them. The standard advice for staying cool during extreme heat can be incompatible with certain medical conditions and disabilities, creating a survival crisis for vulnerable populations.
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