Yellow cold health alerts issued across England and Wales

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 05:13 · Archive

Yellow cold health alerts have been issued for the North West, West Midlands and Yorkshire and The Humber, coming into force at 9pm on Sunday and lasting until 9am on Thursday. The UK Health Security Agency said these alerts mean weather conditions could result in increased use of healthcare services and a greater risk to life for vulnerable people.

Paul Coleman, consultant in Public Health at the UKHSA, said the alerts signal the cold weather is likely to have a 'minor' impact on health and social care services. He warned that cold weather can have serious consequences for people aged 65 and over and those with pre-existing health conditions, and urged people to check in on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours. He advised people to heat the rooms they use most, if possible, and to dress warmly during colder spells.

The Met Office forecasts passing showers through Wales and southern England, with some possibly thundery in the far southwest. Rain will be more persistent for northern England and southern Scotland, with strong winds arriving for north-east coasts. Northern Scotland and Northern Ireland should experience brighter, colder conditions with wintry showers and snow on hills. An operational meteorologist at the Met Office warned that cold conditions could lead to ice on roads, causing potentially hazardous travelling conditions.

How it is being reported

• Yellow health alerts issued for millions of Britons as temperatures set to plummet across EnglandYellow cold health alerts have been issued for much of England as temperatures are set to plummet. The alerts mean the weather is likely to have a "minor" impact on health and social care services The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued alerts for the North West, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and The Humber, and they will be in place from 9pm on Sunday until 9am on Thursday. These alerts mean weather conditions could increase use of healthcare services and raise the risk to life for vulnerable people, the agency said. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Paul Coleman, consultant in Public…GB News · 15 Nov, 04:21
• More cold health alerts to take effect after temperatures drop to -6CFrosty conditions are expected to persist into next week, as more cold health alerts have been issued for parts of the UK on Sunday night until Thursday morning.Sky News · 15 Nov, 03:51
• Yellow cold health alerts to come into force in parts of UK amid frosty weatherThe alerts mean weather conditions could result in an increased use of healthcare services and a greater risk to life for vulnerable people.Evening Standard · 15 Nov, 02:45

In this story: UK Health Security Agency · North West · West Midlands · Yorkshire and The Humber · Wales · England · Scotland · Northern Ireland

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