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What is the cost of cold?
Cold weather places significant strain on the NHS, leading to a surge in admissions for conditions like heart attacks, strokes, and respiratory illnesses. Estimates from 2021 suggested cold homes cost the NHS around £850 million annually. Alerts like this aim to mitigate these costs by encouraging preventative action and preparing services.
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