Cold Weather Health Alert – look out for others

An Amber Cold Health Alert has been issued for the south east due to the cold temperatures expected over the next few days.

The cold weather is likely to impact those aged 65+ and other vulnerable groups, such as people sleeping rough or those with long-term health conditions.

The alert is currently in place from 8 January to 12 noon on 12 January, but this will be reviewed daily, so please check the forecast and national cold weather warnings. 

Cold weather can have a serious impact on health especially for vulnerable groups such as older people, families with young children, and those living with long-term illnesses.

There is plenty of information on our stay safe in the cold webpages and look out for updates if further cold weather warnings are issued.

Please look out for others and check on your elderly and vulnerable neighbours to see if they need help with getting food, medicine, or care during cold weather.

If you know people who are having problems getting services they need, contact our adult social care helpline 01273 295555.

If you are struggling to keep your home warm, you can find support and advice on our support with energy bills and advice about how to keep your home warm and save energy webpages.

If you’re concerned about anyone sleeping rough in the city, including people staying in tents, please let us know by reporting through the Streetlink website.