Severe weather warnings

31 January 2012 update

Further to the level alert 2 issued on 27 January, the levels across England have now risen to Level 3.

The Met Office has confirmed that all regions of England are now experiencing severe cold weather, defined as Level 3 alert. The Met Office website’s ‘Winter Weather Warning Service’ page provides further details.

Low temperatures can be dangerous, especially for the very young or very old or those with chronic disease. Advice on how to reduce the risk either for yourself or for somebody you know is available from NHS Choices, the Department of Health – Cold Weather plan for England, or NHS Direct on 0845 4647, or from your local GP or pharmacist.

For health and social care providers, the purpose of this message is to draw your attention to the advice set out in the Public Health Cold Weather Plan.

Specific advice on steps that may be followed by health care professionals and the managers and staff of residential and nursing homes in the event of severe cold weather is available from the Department of Health – Cold Weather plan for England.

16 December 2011 update

The Met Office has issued further guidance today on the weather outlook for the weekend and next week. The cold spell has not developed significantly and although ice is forecast, no other issues are likely to cause any disruption.

 

15 December 2011 update

NHS London and the Met Office have given us a severe weather warning of storms and strong winds for Thursday and through to the weekend. The detail are set out below and in the maps..

It looks like the weather will be at its worst on Thursday night and Friday. There may be structural damage and a risk of flooding

We  strongly  advise practices to take all reasonable steps to  protect their patients and staff . Please let us know on pcc@onel.nhs.uk or call  020 8822 3032 if your practice has to close or reduce its services due to the weather.

If we get further warnings or the risk is reduced then we will let you know.

 

Weather conditions: Thursday 15 and Friday 16 December 2011