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This information helps to prevent the major avoidable effects of cold weather on health.
This edition of Health Matters covers the impact of cold weather on health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Advice on staying well in cold weather, covering issues such as financial help, healthy lifestyle, flu vaccinations and heating.
Regular updates on the Cold-Health Alerts (CHAs) issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office.
Cold Weather Payment - what you'll get, eligibility and how to find out if your area is due a payment
This information aims to assist professionals in protecting vulnerable people from the health impacts of cold weather in England.
Cold-Health Alert (CHA) action cards summarise suggested actions to be taken by different professional bodies and organisations in the event of cold weather.
How to care for animals on farms and at market in severe hot or cold weather, floods or drought.
Older adults and people with health conditions are at risk of mortality during cold weather. This research explores the experiences of those who care for them.
Members of the DE&S Ajax delivery team worked with the British Army Household Cavalry Regiment (HCR) to put Ajax through its paces in sub-zero temperatures in Sweden.
Estimated number of eligible recipients of Social Fund Cold Weather Payments in Great Britain.
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