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With cold weather forecast in the next few days in the northern areas of the country and the East and West Midlands, leading first aid and health response charity, St John Ambulance, issues first aid advice for cold-related illnesses like hypothermia and frostbite and slips and trips in icy conditions.

It is important to be aware of how a sudden drop in temperature can affect the body.

Key signs someone is getting too cold include:

Shivering – as the body attempts to warm itself
Slow, shallow breathing – as the body tries to conserve energy.

St John Ambulance issues cold weather first aid advice