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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.
This guidance is for those providing services and support to people sleeping rough, including local authority teams and non-governmental organisations such as those providing temporary accommodation or street-based support.
Cold Weather Payment - what you'll get, eligibility and how to find out if your area is due a payment.
You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting certain benefits or…
You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting: Pension Credit Income…
You do not need to apply. If you’re eligible to get Cold Weather Payments,…
If you’re eligible to get Cold Weather Payments, you’ll get £25 for each…
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Information and guidance for range of professionals on how to protect population groups most at risk from the health impacts of cold weather.
How to care for animals on farms and in transport in severe hot or cold weather, floods or drought.
Annual and monthly publications on weather trends used for context for a variety of energy publications.
This guidance is for healthcare professionals working in community, care home or hospital environments, including those working in managerial and in patient-facing roles.
Cold Weather Payments made in England and Wales between 1 November and 3 January 2025. The weekly and monthly estimated payments include breakdowns for England and Wales, in addition to the total estimates
Cold Weather Payments made in England and Wales between 1 November and 6 December 2024. The weekly and monthly estimated payments include breakdowns for England and Wales, in addition to the total estimates
Cold Weather Payments made in England and Wales between 1 November and 29 November 2024. The weekly and monthly estimated payments include breakdowns for England and Wales, in addition to the total estimates
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