Snow and plunging temperatures in UK prompt amber health alert, heightened risk for elderly
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has escalated its weather warning to an amber Cold-Health Alert for all regions of England, in place until midday on January 8. This follows incoming forecasts of snow and icy conditions which are anticipated to heighten NHS burdens and pose risks to the elderly and frail as well as potentially disrupt transport and energy sectors in Britain.


