Amber cold weather health warning for London
We now have an amber cold-health alert in place. This means that people with existing health conditions or other vulnerabilities will be at greater risk.
The Met Office has forecast temperatures of 0°C or below in London tonight and over the next few days.
The, UK Health Security Agency has issued an Amber cold-health alert, in place from 12 noon on Thursday 2 January to 12 noon on Thursday 8 January.
While exposure to cold weather can affect anyone, some people are particularly at risk. These include:
- older people (aged 65 years and over)
- people with long-term health conditions such as cardiovascular or respiratory disease, or a mental health condition
- pregnant women
- young children (particularly those aged 5 and under)
- people with learning disabilities
- people at risk of falls
- people who live alone and may be unable to care for themselves
- people who are housebound or have low mobility
- people living in deprived circumstances
Check the government's cold weather advice and remember that libraries across the borough are warm and welcoming spaces for everyone.
Published on: 02/01/2025