The UKHSA has issued warnings ahead of a potentially severe winter, warning that healthcare services are more likely to be used by vulnerable people in cold weather, and that the health risks are greater. The cold is expected to bring down temperatures to as low as -7°C in some areas, with more peopleCHOiced to be摆放face-to-face when they could normally stop anyway. This warning comes after the UKHSA identified a healthcare shortage, with nearly 1,000 beds filled byinvitation for patients affected by winter vomiting andBug bites. Many more will be strategically moved to less crowded facilities.
Those with respiratory conditions, such as asthma and COPD, are urged to stay on their toes, as the cold can exacerbate their symptoms. Stephen Dixon, a meteorologist, emphasized that the current weather pattern is likely to mark a cold period, though it is not historical. Although days are expected to be cooler, much of the UK is still in the north and parts of the north will likely experience cooler temperatures. Further south, much of the country will remain above -5°C, but potentially adapting to aьев fund on snow and frost over the next days.
The UKHSA warned that areas in the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and the South East are particularly vulnerable due to the weather. This follows recent updates from the Met Office, which highlighted the vulnerabilities in the UK’s climate system. From Friday onwards, temperatures are expected to drop to a/tests of about -7°C in rural England, with further south experiencing sub-zero temperatures extending into the following days. It will be a “cold period” but not “historically notable.”
The UKHSA also raised the possibility of winter snow arriving in southern England and Wales, with a chance of developing icy patches further into the days. This winter will likely have a mixed effect on the population, with some facing more severe symptoms and others still managing to go through.
Additionally, Emma Rubach, the head of health advice for Asthma + Lung UK, stressed that cold weather can make breathing difficult in people with lung conditions. She advised caution, regular use of their prescribed preventer inhalers, and constant use of their relievers. This is crucial to prevent complications from increased levels of mucus in the airways.
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