28/12/2025
️⚠ Yellow cold-health alert ⚠
The Met Office and UK Health Security Agency have issued a yellow cold-health alert for the South West.
❄️ The cold-health alert is between 8pm on Sunday, 28 December 2025 and 12pm (midday) on Monday, 5 January 2026 ❄️
A Yellow Cold-Health Alert means cold weather will primarily affect people over the age of 65 or those with pre-existing health conditions such as respiratory or cardiovascular diseases, but may also impact younger age groups too.
Here’s a reminder of ways to stay safe in the cold:
🥾 If going outside, make sure you dress appropriately. Wear shoes with a good grip when you go outside to avoid slips and falls on slippery or icy surfaces.
🧤Make sure that you stay warm, eat well and stay hydrated.
🌡️ If indoors, keep bedroom windows closed. Heat the rooms you spend most time in to 18°C, if possible, and wear multiple layers of thinner clothing.
🛋️ When you’re indoors, try not to sit still for more than an hour or so. If you find it difficult to move about, stretching your arms and legs can also help keep you warm.
💊 If there is anyone you know who might be at special risk, for example, an older person living on their own, make sure they know what to do to stay warm and are well stocked with food and medications.
Are you or someone you know struggling financially, feeling isolated, caring for someone else, or living with a long-term health condition? Find practical help on our Winter Wellness page here>>
https://communityswitch.org/cost-of-living-help/
If you need urgent medical help, please contact your GP practice, NHS 111, or call 999 in an emergency.
