UK health alert: Check your child's jabs to stop measles
The UK Health Security Agency warns parents to check their child's vaccination records to protect against measles and whooping cough. Here's the NHS schedule and how to catch up.
The UK Health Security Agency warns parents to check their child's vaccination records to protect against measles and whooping cough. Here's the NHS schedule and how to catch up.
The UKHSA and Met Office issue urgent health advice as severe snow warnings hit. Learn how to stay warm and avoid serious health risks during the freeze.
The NHS has launched a new combined MMRV vaccine to protect children against chickenpox. Find out if your child is eligible and how to get the jab.
The UKHSA warns of a 'substantial impact on health' as amber and yellow weather warnings for snow and ice cause travel chaos and risk a rise in deaths among vulnerable groups.
The Met Office has upgraded weather warnings to amber as heavy snow and blizzards threaten travel chaos, power cuts, and a potential risk to life. UKHSA warns of a surge in cold-related deaths.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for heavy snow in Scotland, forecasting up to 40cm and travel chaos. UKHSA warns of significant health impacts. Read the latest.
A rare amber cold-health alert is in force across England until 6 Jan, warning of excess deaths. The Met Office issues snow and ice warnings as temperatures plunge below -10°C. Stay informed and check on vulnerable neighbours.
A rare amber cold-health alert warns of 'significant impacts' and potential excess deaths as an Arctic freeze hits the UK. Temperatures could plunge below -10C with snow and ice warnings in place.
The UK Health Security Agency warns of a 'rise in deaths' as snow blizzards and temperatures as low as -12C are forecast. Follow these six essential tips to stay safe and warm.
The UK Health Security Agency urges Brits to follow six crucial tips as snow blizzards and temperatures as low as -12C are forecast. Protect yourself and vulnerable people now.
The UKHSA warns a 'rise in deaths' is likely as an amber cold health alert covers all of England. Get the latest updates and safety advice here.
The UKHSA warns a 'rise in deaths' is likely as an amber cold health alert covers all regions of England. Get the latest updates and safety advice here.
The Met Office warns of up to 30cm of snow and -2C temperatures from New Year's Day, with an amber cold health alert predicting a potential surge in deaths. Check on vulnerable neighbours.
The Met Office warns of heavy snow showers and travel disruption for Scotland from New Year's Day. An amber cold health alert is also in place for parts of England, raising risks for vulnerable groups.
UKHSA issues amber cold weather health alerts for North East and North West England, warning of serious risks to elderly and vulnerable. Check on neighbours.
UKHSA warns elderly and vulnerable at serious risk as temperatures hover near freezing. Amber alerts active for North East and North West. Check on neighbours.
The UKHSA warns of a dangerous cold snap starting New Year's Day 2026, with amber alerts for northern England. Temperatures could drop to -7°C, posing severe health risks. Check on vulnerable neighbours.
The UK faces a freezing start to 2026 with an amber cold health alert. Temperatures could plunge to -7°C, posing severe risks to vulnerable people. Check on neighbours and prepare for wintry hazards.
Daffodils flower months early in Dorset after a record-warm year, but an amber cold health alert warns of a dangerous freeze ahead for northern England. Learn how to protect vulnerable neighbours.
The UK faces a windy and cold Christmas with a yellow health alert for vulnerable people. No snow expected, but gusts up to 65mph may cause travel disruption. Read the latest forecast.
The Met Office issues a yellow wind warning for Christmas Day, with gusts up to 65mph. A cold health alert is also in force, as forecasters rule out a white Christmas. Stay informed.
UK health chiefs issue urgent warning after a London resident suffers lead poisoning from contaminated coriander bought abroad. Learn the risks and how to stay safe.
The UK Health Security Agency warns of a potentially fatal carbon monoxide risk from gas hobs this Christmas. Learn the symptoms and how to protect your family.
The UK Health Security Agency urges Brits to spot the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, which causes around 20 preventable deaths annually. Learn the signs and safety steps.
The NHS advises Brits to prioritise flu vaccination this Black Friday amid an early surge in cases. Protect yourself and vulnerable family members from serious illness.
A drug-resistant fungal infection causing severe skin lesions is spreading rapidly across the UK, with cases soaring by 500%. Experts warn of local transmission.
UK health officials warn that antibiotics are ineffective against colds and flu. Misuse fuels superbugs, with 400 weekly antibiotic-resistant infections in England. Follow expert advice.
The UK Health Security Agency warns of rising RSV cases as the virus season starts later than usual. Protect vulnerable babies and older adults by getting vaccinated.
UKHSA issues urgent carbon monoxide warning as winter approaches. Learn symptoms, prevention tips and emergency numbers to protect your family from this odourless killer gas.
UKHSA warns parents as norovirus cases spike, with children aged 0-4 most affected. Keep ill children home for 48 hours after symptoms stop to prevent spread.