UK issues cold-weather health alert for three regions

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The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold-health alert for three regions in England, warning of health risks for the elderly and vulnerable. Read More:…

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold-health alert for three regions of England, warning that falling temperatures could pose health risks to elderly people and those with underlying medical conditions.

The alert covers the North West of England, North East of England, and Yorkshire and the Humber, and will run from 9pm on Sunday, November 15, until 9am on Thursday, November 19.

The agency disclosed this in an update published on Saturday, as part of its cold-health alerts for the 2026/2027 winter season.

It said other regions of England were currently unaffected by the alert.

According to the UKHSA, yellow cold-health alerts may be issued during periods of cold or heat that are unlikely to affect most people but could have an impact on particularly vulnerable groups.

The agency warned that low temperatures could lead to increased use of healthcare services and raise health risks for people aged 65 and above, those with pre-existing conditions, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and other vulnerable groups, such as people sleeping rough.

Commenting on the alert, a Consultant in Public Health at UKHSA, Paul Coleman, said more cold-health alerts could be expected as winter progressed.

“This is the latest cold-health alert of the season, and we can expect more as we move further into winter,” he said.

“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,” Coleman added.

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