Hot on the heels of the Met Office issuing an Amber Warning of extreme heat across Wales, the NHS has issued some advice on staying safe.

Here are some tips for staying safe in the heat:

• If you get injured on the beach, lifeguard stations can provide advice and first aid for minor injuries such as cuts or stings;

• During warm weather going for a swim can provide much welcomed relief, take care and follow local safety advice;

• Drink plenty of fluids, keep water with you and avoid excess alcohol;

• Try to keep out of the sun between 11 am to 3 pm;

• Walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a wide-brimmed hat, if you have to go out in the heat;

• Avoid physical exertion in the hottest parts of the day.

Issuing the Amber Warning on Monday, a Met Office spokesperson said: “High temperatures are expected both by day and by night, peaking Thursday before temperatures fall on Friday.”