Publish date: 15 November 2024
The Met Office has issued a Cold Weather Alert for the period between Sunday, 17 November at 9pm to Thursday, 23 November at 6pm.
Please refer to our Adverse Weather Plan for guidance and appropriate preventive action if required.
Advice: Look out for friends and family who may be vulnerable to the cold, and ensure they have access to warm food and drinks and are managing to heat their homes adequately. Try to maintain indoor temperatures to at least 18°C, particularly if you are not mobile, have a long-term illness or are 65 or over. Avoid exposing yourself to cold or icy outdoor conditions if you are at a higher risk of cold-related illness or falls and stay up to date with the latest weather forecasts on the Met Office website
If you want more information about how cold weather can affect your health please visit www.nhs.uk. If you are concerned about your health or somebody you care for, advice can be obtained from www.nhs.uk/winterhealth, NHS 111 or your local pharmacist.
More information can be found at the Cold Weather Plan for England page.
Links
- How to stay well in winter - NHS
- ‘Keep Warm Keep Well’ leaflet - GOV.UK
- Cold weather plan for England - GOV.UK
- Energy Saving Trust
- Age UK
- National Energy Action
A range of free resources from the Weather Ready campaign can be downloaded.