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As the cold weather sets in and coughs and colds become more common, the MHRA is reminding people that small, everyday choices can make a big difference to winter wellbeing.
Rail fares frozen for the first time in 30 years in historic intervention to deliver real savings for millions of commuters.
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.
Travel advice and information if you're planning a winter sports holiday abroad, including things to do before you go and staying safe at your resort.
Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses.
This guidance is for healthcare professionals working in community, care home or hospital environments, including those working in managerial and in patient-facing roles.
This Cold-Health Alert (CHA) action card summarises the suggested actions that voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations should consider to prepare for and respond to each type of CHA.
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.
This guidance has been produced in collaboration with the Department for Education (DfE) for those who work in, or manage, schools or early years settings.
As colder weather arrives, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) are urging the public to be aware of fire risks linked to emollient skin creams.
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