Ambulance calls rise as weather heats up

HUMBERSIDE police have praised the behaviour of those soaking up the warm summer temperatures in Cleethorpes.

But East Midlands Ambulance Service is warning people to not act foolishly when it comes to protecting yourself from the UV rays.

Forecasters have announced yet another hot weekend in the resort with temperatures reaching up to 22C today and tomorrow.

Humberside Police were delighted by the sensibility of people last weekend when crowds gathered from far and wide for the scooter rally.

Only two people over the whole weekend were arrested by police for minor assaults.

Neil Pattison, inspector for Humberside Police, said: "Throughout the summer we have large numbers of people visit Cleethorpes, be it for a holiday, a weekend break or just for a night out.

"However, the Scooter Rally attracts large numbers of people over such a short space of time that this has to be policed accordingly.

"I want to praise the behaviour of those people who visited Cleethorpes last weekend.

"To only make two very minor arrests when we have more than 5,000 people in such a small area is something I am very pleased to see.

"I am hopeful that as the summer months continue, the reduction in alcohol-related violence will also continue to reduce.

"We have August Bank Holiday weekend which is always popular in Cleethorpes, and as the children break up from school we see families come for their holidays."

In addition, East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) is delivering a different message about sun safety as people make the most of the soaring temperatures.

Steve Pratten, paramedic and operations support manager, said: "Last weekend the service experienced an increase in emergency and urgent calls; the biggest increase was on the Saturday when we received more than 2,600 calls.

"This was a 15 per cent increase in calls compared to the previous Saturday, June 29.

"Many of those calls were from people who were feeling unwell as a result of the hot weather or because they had not taken necessary precaution to protect themselves.

"Temperatures are high again this weekend so we are asking people to take responsibility for their health and wellbeing.

"While they enjoy the weather we also want them to make sure they are aware of the local health service they can access for advice and treatment."

Those needing advice are urged to make use of pharmacies, open access centres, and www.nhs.uk