Urgent Health Alert as UK Temperatures Plummet
The UKHSA warns of serious health risks as an Arctic freeze hits. Vulnerable people urged to heat homes to 18°C and check on neighbours. Stay safe.
The UKHSA warns of serious health risks as an Arctic freeze hits. Vulnerable people urged to heat homes to 18°C and check on neighbours. Stay safe.
An eight-day amber cold health alert is in force across northern England, warning of serious health risks for vulnerable people as temperatures plummet. Check on elderly neighbours.
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