There is a potential opportunity for health and wellbeing due to a decline in the number of hospital admissions in winter due to milder weather. There is an expectation of increased demand for emergency services to deal with flooding and wildfires.
Sector Briefings on Climate Risk (UK)
Health and Social Care: UK Climate Change Risk Assessment
High Temperatures: UK Climate Change Risk Assessment
Flooding and Coastal Change: UK Climate Change Risk Assessment
National Summary of Climate Risk (NI)
National Summary: Climate Change Risk Assessment for Northern Ireland
Climate NI Overview Presentation: Health & Wellbeing
Climate NI Health & Wellbeing Network
This regional network is for organisations, health practitioners and individuals interested in climate and health issues relevant to Northern Ireland, to enable access and sharing of information on risks as well as potential responses and solutions. Join the Climate NI Health & Wellbeing Network on Knowledge Hub.
NB: This section will be developed further in due course. Please email info@climatenorthernireland.org.uk if you have any queries, and thank you for your patience.
