Post by Cork Simon Community

Most of us are getting through this heatwave without much thought. We open a window, pour a cold drink, or step into the shade for a while. For people sleeping rough, none of that is a given. Sunburn is one of the clearest examples. Most of us can reach for sun cream, a hat, or simply move indoors. Someone spending the day outdoors, with nowhere to go, doesn't have that option. Heat stress works the same way. We can rest somewhere cool when we feel the effects. Without shade, water, or somewhere to lie down, the same heat becomes much harder to manage. Throughout the week, our Outreach Team is bringing sun cream and water to people sleeping rough, and encouraging use of our day centre to get out of the sun. If you notice someone sleeping rough struggling in the heat, contact our Outreach Team on 021 427 8728. The weather is the same for everyone this week. The ability to cope with it isn't. #CorkSimon #EndHomelessness #CorkCommunity #Heatwave

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