A yellow cold-health alert has been issued for Bloxwich, West Midlands, starting February 13, 2026, as temperatures are expected to drop over the weekend. The public health team at Walsall Council and the UK Health Security Agency expect the alert to remain in place until February 16, 2026.
Health officials are warning that the low temperatures can have a significant impact on older people, very young children, and those living with long-term health conditions. Residents are being encouraged to keep their homes heated to at least 18°C to help prevent illness during this period.
To help those who may struggle with heating costs, the Warm Walsall initiative offers more than 40 heated community venues where people can find warmth and hot drinks. In Bloxwich, these safe spaces include the Stan Ball Centre, which is run by the Bloxwich Community Partnership.
This alert follows news that a local leisure centre in Bloxwich recently received a portion of a 750,000 pound funding boost to improve energy efficiency. Dr. Nadia Inglis, the Director of Public Health for the council, is also asking residents to check on vulnerable neighbors during the cold snap.
Local support is available for anyone needing help with fuel bills, emergency groceries, or medicine through community programs. These services are designed to reduce the pressure on local health providers and keep residents safe during extreme weather events.
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