The British "nanny state" is at it again

Here in England a heatwave has been forecast prompting the Government to issue a "heat health" warning. Seriously! Part of the warning is to keep cool and drink plenty. Surely that's just common sense. We don't need to be told. For heaven's sake just leave us alone

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bijouxbroussard · F

That’s just a PSA, isn’t it ? We get local announcements here reminding everyone to check on older friends and relatives, because occasionally there are deaths due to heatstroke. There are also reminders not to leave pets or children in hot cars, because even though that also should be common sense, it still happens. 🙁

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

@bijouxbroussard That is essentially what it is. People forget all too easily about the elderly who may need a little extra help.

Caraxes · 41-45, M

@bijouxbroussard lately over here in the UK everything is a conspiracy theory. Because they use different colours on weather maps these days some think the government and media are in cahoots over scaremongering us. Not sure what the intention of scaring us will achieve mind but that’s one take on the whole thing 😂