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Tag Archives: National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS)
Keeping Warm: Cold Weather Plan for England (PHE)
Summary At a time when keeping warm is again on people’s minds, the latest Cold Weather Plan for England, from Public Health England (PHE), has been released. Full Text Link Reference Cold weather plan for England. [Online]: Public Health England, … Continue reading →
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Heatwave Plan for England (PHE / BBC News)
Summary The Heatwave Plan for England, created with the aim of protecting vulnerable individuals from heat-related harm, may be of enduring interest during this extraordinary Summer. Full Text Link Reference Heatwave Plan for England. [Online]: Public Health England; Department of … Continue reading →
Posted in Acute Hospitals, Community Care, Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, Local Interest, Management of Condition, National, NHS, NHS England, NHS Improvement, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Practical Advice, Public Health England, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest
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2017 Heatwave Plan for England (Public Health England)
Summary Public Health England has again issued a collection of resources deigned to guide the public generally, and health and social care professionals, about how to prepare for, and prevent, the avoidable harmful effects of hot weather. Full Text Link … Continue reading →
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Cold Weather Plan for England (PHE)
Summary The Cold Weather Plan for England has been released by Public Health England (PHE). The aim is to protect health and prevent the avoidable harm during periods of cold weather, particularly with regard to vulnerable persons. In order to … Continue reading →
Posted in Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Guidelines, Integrated Care, Management of Condition, National, NHS, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Person-Centred Care, Practical Advice, Public Health England, Quick Insights, Standards, UK, Universal Interest
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Heatwave Plan for England 2016 (Public Health England)
Summary Public Health England has re-issued guidance for the public, and for health and social care professionals, about how to minimise the potential harmful effects of hot weather. Most of the resources are unchanged from 2015; there is a 2016 … Continue reading →
Posted in Community Care, Department of Health, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, Management of Condition, National, NHS, NHS England, NHS Improvement, Patient Information, Person-Centred Care, Practical Advice, Public Health England, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest
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Cold Weather Plan for England Updated (PHE)
Summary The Cold Weather Plan for England has again been updated by Public Health England (PHE). The idea is to prevent the avoidable effects on health during periods of cold weather, particularly with regard to vulnerable persons. Full Text Link … Continue reading →
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Heatwave Plan for England: 2015 (Department of Health / NHS England / Public Health England / BBC News)
Summary The Heatwave Plan for England is about minimising the avoidable effects of (potential) severe heat in England on health. The plan recommends steps to reduce the risks from prolonged exposure to severe heat. It is intended for many audiences: … Continue reading →
Posted in Acute Hospitals, Community Care, Department of Health, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, Management of Condition, National, NHS England, Person-Centred Care, Practical Advice, Public Health England, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest
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Remember the Dangers of Cold Weather for the Vulnerable (Public Health England)
Summary At the start of the Met Office’s Winter season, Public Health England (PHE) has reminded the public to consider the possible impact of cold weather on elderly friends and family, and other at risk groups. The Cold Weather Plan … Continue reading →
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Cold Weather Plan for England 2014 (PHE)
Summary The Cold Weather Plan for England 2014 has been updated by Public Health England (PHE). In addition to the main reports / guides, there is a range of supporting quick-reference documentation, including action cards based on the plan for … Continue reading →
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Heatwave Plan for England 2014 (Public Health England)
Summary Public Health England has issued guidance on the potential health effects of hot weather, for the public and for health and social care professionals. The Heatwave Plan for England tackles the avoidable effects on health of severe heat in … Continue reading →
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