NHS seeks to reduce winter deaths as sub-zero weather looms across UK

NHS seeks to reduce winter deaths as sub-zero weather looms across UK Campaign urges people with long-term health conditions and over-65s to take preventive steps as protection against freezing temperatures

Sub-zero temperatures are expected to sweep across Britain this week after the first cold snap of the year, prompting warnings that vulnerable people should prepare for a freezing winter.

The chilly weather coincides with the launch of a major NHS campaign urging people with long-term health conditions and the over-65s to take action in an effort to reduce the 25,000 extra deaths that occur each winter. Continue reading... The Guardian

See also:

• Over-65s advised to eat hot meals to cope with winter BBC News
• Self-care could cut need for millions of GP visits BBC News
• NHS is ridiculed for its 'patronising' advice as it aims to avoid a winter crisis The Daily Mail
• Millions of patients putting strain on NHS with minor ailments The Guardian
• Millions seek treatment for ‘minor conditions’ putting strain on NHS The Independent