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 – current alert level: Level 2

There is a 80% probability of severe cold weather between 9am on Monday 6 February and 9am on Saturday 11 February in parts of England. Cold weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Find out more about staying well this winter. More details about the weather alert […]

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Cold weather alert – current alert level: level 1

Temperatures/weather conditions are not expected to exceed Cold Weather Alert threshold criteria in any region from 31 January 2017, until further notice. Cold weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Find out more about staying well this winter. More details about the weather alert are available on […]

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Cold weather alert – current alert level: level 2

There is a 70% probability of severe cold weather and icy conditions between 9am on Sunday 29 January and 9am on Tuesday 31 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 winter. More details about […]

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Cold weather alert – current alert level: level 3

There is a 90% probability of severe cold weather and icy conditions between 9am on Friday 27 January and 9am on Sunday 29 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 winter. More details about […]

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Cold weather alert – current alert level: Level 3

Current alert level: Level 3 – Cold Weather Action Issued at: 08:46 on Wed 25 Jan 2017 There is a 90% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow between 0900 on Wednesday 25 Jan and 0900 on Saturday 28 Jan in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and […]

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Cold weather alert – current alert level: Level 3

Current alert level: Level 3 – Cold Weather Action Issued at: 09:49 on Monday 23 January 2017 There is a 90% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions between 0900 on Tuesday 24 Jan and 0900 on Saturday 28 Jan in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt […]

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Cold weather alert – current alert level: Level 3

Current alert level: Level 3 – Cold Weather Action Issued at: 09:07 on Thu 19 Jan 2017 There is a 90% probability of severe cold weather between 0900 on Thursday 19 Jan and 0900 on Tuesday 24 Jan in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the […]

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Cold weather alert – current alert level: Level 2

Current alert level: Level 2 – Alert and Readiness Issued at: 08:29 on Wed 18 Jan 2017 There is a 70% probability of severe cold weather between 0900 on Wednesday 18 Jan and 0900 on Friday 20 Jan in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the […]

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Cold weather alert – current alert level: Level 2

Current alert level: Level 2 – Alert and Readiness Issued at: 09:02 on Sun 15 Jan 2017 There is a 70% probability of severe cold weather between 0900 on Sunday 15 Jan and 1200 on Thursday 19 Jan in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery […]

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Cold weather alert – current alert level: Level 3

Current alert level: Level 3 – Cold Weather Action Issued at: 09:10 on Wed 11 Jan 2017 There is a 90% probability of severe cold weather between 1500 on Wednesday 11 Jan and 2100 on Sunday 15 Jan in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the […]

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