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Supporting vulnerable people before and during cold weather

Information and guidance for range of professionals on how to protect population groups most at risk from the health impacts of cold weather.

Supporting vulnerable people

Overview of the guidance for professionals on how to protect populations groups most at risk from cold weather.

Guidance for healthcare professionals

Guidance for healthcare professionals working in community, care home or hospital environments, including those working in managerial and in patient-facing roles.

Guidance for adult social care managers

Guidance for managers working in the social care sector on how to reduce the risks of cold weather to the health and wellbeing of care recipients.

Guidance for those working with rough sleepers

Guidance for those providing services and support to people experiencing homelessness or rough sleeping, including local authority teams and non-governmental organisations such as those providing temporary accommodation or street-based support.

Guidance for teachers and educational professionals

Guidance produced in collaboration with the Department for Education (DfE). It is intended for those who work in, or manage, schools or early years settings and offers advice on looking after children during cold weather.

Updates to this page

Published 24 September 2025