This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Education Safeguarding Professional, Jatinder Matharu, on behalf of NHS Frimley ICB Safeguarding Team Dr Anneka Clarke for the attention of all.
Hypothermia is a serious medical condition in which a person’s body temperature falls below the usual level (>35ºC) as a result of being in severe cold for a long time.
Please see attached NHS Frimley's leaflet about Hypothermia - Recognition and Prevention which provides information about:
- High risk groups
- Signs and symptoms
- Safeguarding considerations
- Immediate treatment
- Tips for safety and prevention