A Yellow Met Office Cold-Health Alert has been issued for the West Midlands and is in effect between 8pm on 28/12/2025 and 12pm on 05/01/2026
This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable people and disrupt the delivery of services.
| Region | Overall Risk Score | Expected Impacts at Regional Level |
| West Midlands | Yellow – 9 | There is potential for significant impacts across health and social care services, including: a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. We may also see impacts on younger age groups a likely increase in demand for health servicesimpacts on the workforce affecting delivery of serviceschallenges keeping indoor temperatures at the recommended 18°C leading to more risk to vulnerable people |
In addition, please be aware that you can sign up to the Met Office email alert service: Weather health alerting system registration form
The UKHSA provide action cards for a range of professional groups, please see attached.
Additional useful links to guidance include:
- UKHSA advice for everyone on keeping warm and well in cold weather
- Met Office guidance on being cold weather ready
- BCC guidance on cost of living support
- NHS guidance on staying well this winter
- AGE UK advice for older people to stay warm and well in cold weather
Please read the attachments below for more information:
- Top tips for keeping warm and well this winter
- Are you weather ready?
- Keeping warm and well
- Staying safe in cold weather