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Heatwave Plan for England (PHE / BBC News)

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care 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 →

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2017 Heatwave Plan for England (Public Health England)

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

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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Heatwave Plan for England 2016 (Public Health England)

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

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 →

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Heatwave Plan for England: 2015 (Department of Health / NHS England / Public Health England / BBC News)

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care 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 →

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Cold Weather Plan for England 2014 (PHE)

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

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 →

Reducing Excess Winter Deaths and Illnesses Associated With Cold Homes: Guideline Consultation (BBC News / NICE)

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has raised draft guidance on how to reduce deaths and illnesses among elderly people in winter. The advice also covers other groups vulnerable to the cold, including people with respiratory … Continue reading →

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Heatwave Plan for England 2014 (Public Health England)

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

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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Excess Winter Mortality in England and Wales: 2012/13 (ONS / NHS Choices)

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicate an estimated 31,100 excess winter deaths occurred in England and Wales in 2012/13; representing a 29% increase compared with the previous winter. The Department of Health has linked the excess … Continue reading →

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Cold Weather Plan for England 2013 (BBC News / PHE)

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Public Health England (PHE) has urged people to keep their homes well heated this winter. Living rooms should be 21C (70F) and other home areas 18C (65F) to avoid potentially fatal health problems. Read more: BBC News: Campaigners urge David Cameron … Continue reading →

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Heatwave Plan for England 2013 (Public Health England)

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Heatwave Plan for England addresses the avoidable effects on health of severe heat in England. Full Text Link (a) Reference The Heatwave Plan for England. London: Public Health England, May 2013. Level 3 Alert for London and the … Continue reading →

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