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The 2023 Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report provides an analysis of how climate change makes extreme weather events such as cold, more intense and variable.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme has been expanded to include air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries giving families more choice in how they upgrade their home.
Guidance on the ventilation of indoor spaces to reduce the spread of respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
This page advises healthcare professionals working within the community, care homes or hospital environments on how to reduce the risks of hot weather to the health of people they provide care for.
This page advises social care managers on how to reduce the risks of hot weather to the health of people they provide care for.
This page advises those with responsibilities for people currently sleeping rough. This includes local authority teams for emergency preparedness, public health and rough sleeping, as well as non-governmental organisations, including those providing temporary accommodation or street-based support.
This page summarises Chapter 5 of the Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report with a focus on the impact of heat on climate policies and indoor health. This is part of the science and stats section for the hazard:...
This page summarises Chapter 4 of the Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report with a focus on the impact of heat on outdoor air pollution and health. This is part of the science and stats section for the hazard:...
Cold weather presents a number of risks to health. Information and guidance has been produced to help professionals and the public understand the risks and take action to protect health.
There is evidence that air pollutants such as ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide can exacerbate respiratory conditions.
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