The Met Office and UK Health Security Agency have announced a amber cold-health alert for the East of England. This alert is now in effect from 10AM on 06/01/2026 until 12PM on 11/01/2026.

Cold weather can affect anyone, and certain groups are particularly vulnerable. These include older people (aged 65 years and over), pregnant women, young children (particularly those aged 5 and under), and people with long term health conditions such as cardiovascular or respiratory disease, or a mental health condition.

For guidance on staying warm and well, visit our cold weather advice page.

Basildon and Brentwood

Our Basildon and Brentwood alliance covers people living in the boroughs of Basildon and Brentwood.

Basildon and Brentwood Alliance

Information about the Basildon and Brentwood area and the place-based partnerships that exist.

  • Lung cancer screening comes to Brentwood

    Smokers and ex-smokers in Brentwood are being invited to take up the free, life-saving NHS Lung Cancer Screening.

    Lung Cancer screening

  • Dance on Prescription

    GP practices within the Basildon Central Primary Care Network have come together to trial Dance on Prescription. The programme focuses on low impact dance moves designed for mobility, mental health and social interaction.

    Find out more about Dance on Prescription

  • Rose Villa Surgery community garden project

    As part of wider efforts to help to bring local communities together, the Basildon and Brentwood Alliance has supported Rose Villa GP surgery in Pitsea in a community gardening project.

    Find out more about Rose Villa

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