British weather forecaster Lucy Verasamy has teamed up with the NHS to support its Stay Well This Winter campaign, encouraging those most at risk from cold weather to prepare for plunging temperatures.

The ITV presenter commented 'Cold weather narrows the blood vessels. This is why we see an increase in things like heart attacks over winter months. There are also other practical dangers when the weather gets cold such as icy pavements, which lead to an increase in slips and falls, particularly amongst the elderly. I'm supporting the Stay Well This Winter campaign because I really believe in raising awareness of the small steps we can take to look after ourselves and others when the mercury drops'.