Cold-health alert for East Midlands

They've said that it will be challenging keeping indoor temperatures at the recommended 18°C.

A weather alert for cold has been issued for the local area.

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an alert until January 5th. 

They've said 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 services

• impacts on the workforce affecting delivery of services

• challenges keeping indoor temperatures at the recommended 18°C leading to more risk to vulnerable people