Cold health alert updated for the South West

The yellow cold health alert is in effect from 10AM on 18/11/2024 until 6PM on 23/11/2024 across the South West. The yellow alert has a matrix score of 7. This means:

Forecast weather is likely to have minor impacts on health and social care services, including:

• increased use of healthcare services by vulnerable people
• greater risk to life of vulnerable people

You can see all the weather health alerts currently in place across England on the UKHSA data dashboard.

How to protect yourself if you are vulnerable

While exposure to cold weather can affect anyone, some people are particularly at risk. We have published guidance on staying safe during cold weather.

Planning for adverse weather

All organisations should read the Adverse Weather and Health Plan. This is important if you provide health and social care. The plan explains what you should do before and while a cold health alert is in place.

To support local planning, please check the guidance on local resilience forums