Air Pollution Forecasts: Using the Daily Air Quality Index Before You Go Out

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About Course

On some days air pollution rises high enough to affect people with heart or lung conditions and older people. This course explains the Daily Air Quality Index (DAQI), where to find the forecast, what the GOV.UK health advice says for each band and the symptoms to look out for.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information written from published official guidance for older people and the families who help them. It is not legal, medical or financial advice. Rules can change, so check the official websites listed before you act.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the four DAQI bands and the 1 to 10 scale
  • Find the local air pollution forecast before a walk or day out
  • Follow the GOV.UK health advice for at-risk groups, including older people
  • Recognise symptoms that mean you should seek medical advice

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What the Daily Air Quality Index is
  • What to do at each level
  • Symptoms and getting help

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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