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Advice on staying well in cold weather, covering issues such as financial help, healthy lifestyle, flu vaccinations and heating.
Find out about the symptoms of COVID-19, what to do if you or your child has them and when to get medical help.
This information helps to prevent the major avoidable effects of cold weather on health.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
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 to support public health teams and housing professionals in the prevention and management of the health impacts associated with cold homes.
This edition of Health Matters covers the impact of cold weather on health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Cold Weather Payment - what you'll get, eligibility and how to find out if your area is due a payment
There is no law for a minimum or maximum temperature, but during working hours the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings must be reasonable
This information aims to assist professionals in protecting vulnerable people from the health impacts of cold weather in England.
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.
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