‘Don’t go outside in morning or evening’, NHS warns – as health alerts issued for WHOLE of England in -8C freeze
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THE NHS has warned Brits not to go outside in the morning or evening after health alerts were issued for the whole of England amid a -8C freeze. Public health bosses have issued amber alerts for the whole of England from now until January 8. The UK Health Security Agency warned a rise in deaths is likely, particularly among the elderly and people with health problems.
![[A cold start this morning in Bushy Park, south west London]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-london-uk-frosty-cold-961215345.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
NHS bosses in the West Midlands have warned locals not to go out early in the morning or late at night, when frost will be thick. They said people should keep hands free and wear shoes with a good grip. Herefordshire residents have been urged to stock up on food and medicine and to seal up draughts in their homes.
![[Heavy snow in Aberdeenshire]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/weather-photos-heavy-snow-falls-961253594.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Yesterday London councils activated an emergency accommodation protocol for people sleeping rough in freezing conditions. The emergency measures, which see extra beds made available, have been active for three nights so far this winter. Last night the mercury sank as low as minus 8C in rural Scotland and northern England.
![[Wintry conditions in Allenheads, Northumberland]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/snow-allenheads-northumberland-three-day-961092900.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
A yellow warning for snow will be in force from noon tomorrow until 9am on Monday. The warning covers all regions of England, other than the south west, most of Wales and parts of southern Scotland. Around 2 inches of snow is expected widely across the Midlands, Wales and northern England.
![[Public health bosses have issued amber alerts for the whole of England]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/partnership-met-office-intended-provide-961199746.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
