Winter news and guidance

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 NHS Choices.

Cold weather alert: Level 2 – alert and readiness

Issued at 8.47 am on Friday 24 December 2021. There is a 70% probability of severe cold weather/heavy snow between midday on Saturday 25 December and midday on Tuesday 28 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 well […]

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Cold weather alert: Level 3 – cold weather action

Issued at 8.55am on Monday 20 December 2021 There is a 90% probability of severe cold weather between 9am on Monday 20 December and midday on Thursday 23 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 well this […]

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Cold weather alert: Level 2 – alert and readiness

Issued at 9.21am on Friday 17 December 2021. There is a 60% probability of severe cold weather and between 9am on Sunday 19 December and 12pm on Friday 24 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 well […]

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Cold weather alert: Level 2 – alert and readiness

Issued at 9.02am on Tuesday 30 November 2021. There is an 80% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow between 9am on Wednesday 1 December and midnight on Saturday 4 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 3 – cold weather action

Issued at 8.56am on Friday 26 November 2021 There is a 90% probability of severe cold weather between 6pm on Friday 26 November and 3pm on Monday 29 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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