Met Office Cold Weather Alert

The Met Office has issued a Level 2 Cold Weather Alert for the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, East and Southeast regions of England

Please inform older people that there is a strong chance of temperatures falling below 2°C between now and Thursday 10 December.

Make sure you have everything you need to keep warm and well.

Exposure to the cold can have a devastating impact on those who are particularly vulnerable to the impact of low temperatures.

As people get older it takes longer to warm up which can be bad for health. Breathing in cold air lowers the body temperature and raises the risk of chest infections, heart attacks and strokes.

Heat your home to a steady temperature throughout the day and night (the Met Office recommend at least 18°C (64°F), and wear suitable clothing.  It is also best to keep bedroom windows shut on a winter’s night.

More detailed forecasts for individual regions can be found on the Met Office website