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Keep Warm Keep Well: Supporting vulnerable people during cold weather - advice for health and social care professionals - SUPERSEDED

This leaflet is part of the national Keep Warm Keep well programme, which aims to reduce chronic and acute health risks associated with cold weather. It contains advice for people working in primary care or social services, and for home care providers.

In this leaflet, you will find out about the dangers of cold to vulnerable people. It will help you plan before and during winter, or for any particularly cold period.

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