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This information helps to prevent the major avoidable effects of cold weather on health.
Regular updates on the Cold-Health Alerts (CHAs) issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office.
Advice on staying well in cold weather, covering issues such as financial help, healthy lifestyle, flu vaccinations and heating.
This edition of Health Matters covers the impact of cold weather on health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
This information aims to assist professionals in protecting vulnerable people from the health impacts of cold weather in England.
How to care for animals on farms and at market in severe hot or cold weather, floods or drought.
Cold-Health Alert (CHA) action cards summarise suggested actions to be taken by different professional bodies and organisations in the event of cold weather.
Guidance on the ventilation of indoor spaces to reduce the spread of respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
Climate change is happening and is due to human activities; along with warming, many other changes are occurring such as melting polar ice, rising sea levels and more frequent floods, droughts and heatwaves.
Cold Weather Payment - what you'll get, eligibility and how to find out if your area is due a payment
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