01/16/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/16/2025 11:10
The Met Office have issued a Cold Weather Alert for the North West of England between 6pm Friday 17 January and 9am Tuesday 21 January.
Cold weather is the cause of more deaths each year than road traffic accidents, alcohol or drugs. Prolonged exposure to cold weather can increase the health risks to vulnerable people. The health impacts of exposure to cold weather will be amplified this winter, as we continue to deal with the rising cost of living and illnesses such as flu and Covid-19.
This weather could also disrupt delivery of services, which may be under additional pressure due to winter pressures.
Cold Weather Advice: Follow the tips below to ensure you stay safe during the cold weather:
Local support to stay warm and well is available across Knowsley. For information about which services are open, what they are providing and opening times please visit Cost of living support - Knowsley News. For anyone not able to access this service please call the cost-of-living helpline on 0151 443 3300 or for fuel support call the Emergency Support scheme on 0151 443 3200.
More information can be found via the following link to the Adverse Weather and Health Plan, with tailored advice and action cards provided for frontline professionals.
More information and advice to help people to stay safe, warm and healthy during with extreme winter weather can be found at www.metoffice.gov.uk/weatherready.