Winter news, advice and blogs

NHS England’s winter news, advice from Clinical Directors and blogs can be found here. It is important the public know what they need to do to keep well and advice on how to keep well and where to get expert advice will be given throughout the winter and can be found on the NHS website.

Cold weather alert: Level 2 – alert and readiness

Issued at 9.28am on Wednesday 2 December 2020 There is a 60% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow between 6.00pm on Wednesday 2 December and midday on Monday 7 December in parts of England.  This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Find out more about staying […]

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Cold weather alert: Level 1 – winter preparedness and action

Issued at 09.31am on Sunday 29 November 2020 Temperatures/weather conditions are not expected to exceed Cold Weather Alert threshold criteria in any region from 29 November 2020 10.0oam until further notice. More details about this weather alert are available on the Met Office website.

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Cold weather alert: Level 2 – alert and readiness

Issued at 9.59am on Thursday 26 November 2020 There is a 60% probability of severe cold weather between 6.00pm on Thursday 26 November and 6.00am on Monday 30 November in parts of England.  This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Find out more about staying well this […]

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Cold weather alert: Level 1 – winter preparedness and action

Issued at 11.50am on Thursday 27 February 2019 Temperatures/weather conditions are not expected to exceed Cold Weather Alert threshold criteria in any region from midday on Thursday 27 February until further notice. More details about this weather alert are available on the Met Office website.

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Cold weather alert: Level 2 – alert and readiness

Issued at 11.24am on Wednesday 26 February 2020 There is a 70% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow between midnight on Thursday 27 February and midday on Thursday 27 February in parts of England.  This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Find out more about staying […]

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Cold weather alert: Level 1 – winter preparedness and action

Issued at 8.47am on Thursday 13 February 2019 Temperatures/weather conditions are not expected to exceed Cold Weather Alert threshold criteria in any region from 9.00am Thursday 13 February until further notice. More details about this weather alert are available on the Met Office website.

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Cold weather alert: Level 2 – alert and readiness

Issued at 8.57am on Tuesday 11 February 2020 There is a 70% probability of severe cold weather, icy conditions and snow between 9.00am on Tuesday 11 February and 3.00pm on Thursday 13 February in parts of England.  This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Find out […]

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Cold weather alert: Level 1 – winter preparedness and action

Issued at 8.37am on Wednesday 22 January 2019 Temperatures/weather conditions are not expected to exceed Cold Weather Alert threshold criteria in any region from 9.00 am until further notice. More details about this weather alert are available on the Met Office website.

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Cold weather alert: Level 2 – alert and readiness

Issued at 8.56am on Monday 20 January 2020 There is a 70% probability of severe cold weather between 9.00am on Monday 20 January and 9.00am on Wednesday 22 January in parts of England.  This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Find out more about staying well this […]

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Cold weather alert: Level 2 – alert and readiness

Issued at 8.47am on Friday 17 January 2020 There is a 70% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow between 6.00pm on Sunday 19 January and 6.00pm on Tuesday 21 January in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Find out more about staying […]

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