Drivers warned of risks as Arctic blast begins
Health officials have urged people to heat the rooms they use most, in response to concerns that mounting energy costs could prevent some people from switching on their heating.
Her daughter has an ear infection she is struggling to shift. "I feel incredibly guilty as a mam, I'd love to put the heating on 24/7," she said. "We're trying as much as we can to mitigate the rises and penny pinch where we can, but it's only going to get worse," Natalie added. Dr Agostinho Sousa of the UKHSA said: "Cold weather can have serious consequences for health, and older people and those with heart or lung conditions can be particularly at risk.
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