Met Office places three yellow warnings for snow and ice in place across areas of UK

The Alzheimer’s Society has warned that cold weather can be “particularly challenging” for people with dementia. “Colder temperatures can be difficult for a person with dementia to adjust to, and they may not always be able to communicate that they are cold - or they may not even recognise it themselves,” the charity said. It advised the public to check in on loved ones, friends and neighbours living with the condition.

Dr Agostinho Sousa, from the UKHSA, said: “This is the first amber Cold Weather Health Alert of the season, but we can expect more as we approach winter, and it is vital to check in on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours to ensure they are well prepared for the onset of cold weather. Particularly if they are elderly or otherwise at increased risk.”