New cold health alerts issued after milder conditions forecast for weekend

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In place from Sunday evening, the alerts come after forecasters said Britons should enjoy a milder weekend before cold temperatures return on Monday.

Further cold health alerts have been issued for Sunday night and next week, meaning the weather is “likely to have minor impacts on health and social care services”, after forecasters said Britons should enjoy a milder weekend.

The alerts were issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the North West, West Midlands and Yorkshire and The Humber, and will be in place from 9pm on Sunday until 9am on Thursday.

These alerts mean the weather is “likely to have minor impacts on health and social care services”, including an increased use of healthcare services and a greater risk to life to vulnerable people, the agency said.

It comes after forecasters said Britons should enjoy a milder weekend, before colder temperatures return on Monday.

Paul Coleman, consultant in Public Health at the UKHSA, said: “This is the latest Cold-Health Alert of the season, and we can expect more as we move further into winter.

“Cold weather can have a serious impact on the health of some people, including those aged 65 and over and those with pre-existing health conditions, so it is vital to check in on friends, family and neighbours who are most vulnerable.”

Mr Coleman added people should try to heat the rooms they use the most if possible and dress warmly during colder spells.

Most of the UK is set to enjoy a “fine day” on Saturday with some sunshine, the Met Office said.

However, some heavy rain and showers are set to move in from the west and bring patchy rain and a brisk breeze across the north and far west.

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