02/01/2025
The Met Office have issued a YELLOW Cold Weather Alert for the North West of England between 9am TODAY (1 January) and 9am Saturday 4 January. Cold health alerts | UKHSA data dashboard
This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt delivery of services, which may be under additional pressure due to winter pressures. Cold weather is the cause of more deaths each year than road traffic accidents, alcohol or drugs.
Prolonged periods of cold weather can be dangerous, especially for the elderly or those with chronic diseases. The health impacts of exposure to cold weather will be amplified this winter, as we continue to deal with the impact of the rising cost of living alongside illnesses such as flu and Covid-19.
Local support to stay warm and well is available across the borough. For information about which services are open, what they are providing and opening times please visit Cost of living support - Knowsley News. For anyone not able to access this service please call the cost-of-living helpline on 0151 443 3300 or for fuel support call the Emergency Support scheme on 0151 443 3200.
More information can be found via the following link to the Adverse Weather and Health Plan, with tailored advice and action cards provided for frontline professionals.
More information and advice to help people to stay safe, warm and healthy during with extreme winter weather can be found at www.metoffice.gov.uk/weatherready.
