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UKHSA has issued a yellow cold-health alert for parts of northern England as temperatures fall below freezing. The alert runs from Sunday evening until Thursday morning.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow cold-health alert for the North West of England, North East of England and Yorkshire and the Humber, running from 9pm on Sunday 15 November until 9am on Thursday 19 November. Other regions of England are currently unaffected.
Under the Weather Health Alerting system introduced by UKHSA and the Met Office, yellow cold-health alerts may be issued during periods of heat or cold which would be unlikely to impact most people but could impact those who are particularly vulnerable.
Low temperatures can result in increased use of health care services by vulnerable people and an increased risk to health for individuals aged 65 years and over, those with pre-existing health conditions (including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases), and some other vulnerable groups, such as those sleeping rough.
Temperatures dipped as low as minus 7C early on Saturday, according to BBC Weather. The Met Office said spells of rain, sleet and hill snow are possible across parts of the UK over the weekend.
Milder weather is expected on Sunday morning, with temperatures around 2 to 6C for most places, though the coldest spots in central and eastern England may still drop close to freezing. Colder air is set to return into the new week as the cold-health alerts take effect.
Paul Coleman, Consultant in Public Health at UKHSA, said: "This is the latest cold-health alert of the season, and we can expect more as we move further into winter. Cold weather can have a serious impact on the health of some people, including those aged 65 and over and those with pre-existing health conditions, so it is vital to check in on friends, family and neighbours who are most vulnerable."
He added: "We’re also reminding people to take simple steps to stay warm and look after their health. If you can, try to heat the rooms you spend most of your time in, such as your living room or bedroom, and dress warmly to help you stay safe and well during colder weather."
Cold weather increases health risks for vulnerable groups, particularly older people and those with pre-existing conditions. The alert helps health and social care services prepare for potential increases in demand.
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