The Met Office has extended the Level 3 Cold Weather Alert. There is a 95% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow between 0900 on Wednesday 10 Feb and 0000 on Saturday 13 Feb in parts of England.

View the full warning at the Met Office Cold Weather Alert site.

Cold weather can affect your health. The people most likely to be affected are the elderly, the very young, and people with pre-existing medical conditions.

If you know or look after someone that may be susceptible to the effects of this cold weather period please help make sure that they stay warm and well, and if possible check in advance that they are prepared for this cold spell.

• Stay tuned in to weather forecasts
• Check room temperatures and maintain it at 18C or warmer
• Keep warm and active, and if you have to go out dress warmly and wear non slip shoes.
• If you are concerned about your own health or welfare or that of others please alert the emergency services.

For more information:

• Met Office Cold Weather Alert
• NHS Keep Warm Keep Well leaflet
• WSCC Dealing with extreme weather
• WSCC Preparing for emergencies
• West Sussex Report a road and footway issue
• East Sussex Report a road or footway issue
• Follow WSCC on Twitter for regular updates @WSCCNews @WSCCResilience @wspublichealth

Click to access ttro1443-1st-notice.pdf

Click to access public-notice-spooners-road.pdf

We all recognise how isolating the pandemic has been for many within our society.  Accessing our basic needs from ordering groceries, making doctors’ appointments and claiming benefits has all moved online.  Being online can also mean chatting with your loved ones and being lifted by the smile of familiar faces.  Once online you can also explore your hobbies and open up a whole new world in a safe environment.

If you know of anyone in your community who needs help with basic digital skills, gaining confidence online or support getting online they can all Citizens Online’s FREE helpline on 0808 196 5883.  One of their trained digital champions will offer friendly, patient support over the phone.  

Citizens Online is a UK charity helping ensure the switch to online doesn’t exclude people.  Visit www.citizensonline.org.uk for more information.