AN amber heat health alerts have been issued for the South West as temperatures are set to climb to more than 30C in some parts of England.

The alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) begins at 12pm on Friday, June 27 and ends at 6pm on Tuesday, July 1.

Temperatures across the South West could reach as high as 26C, especially on Sunday and into Monday.

Four other regions of England: the East Midlands, South East, East and London are also covered by the amber alert, with a lesser, yellow warning in place in Yorkshire and Humber and the West Midlands.

UKHSA is warning that the hot weather will likely put additional pressure on health and social care services, chiefly greater demand throughout the duration of the alert.