FOLKESTONE'S residents have been urged to wrap up warm over the next couple of week during this period of cold weather.

The fall in temperature can be hazardous for health, particularly for older people and those with serious illnesses and respiratory conditions.

Dr Gabriel Scally, director of public health for NHS south of England, said: "It's important to look out for neighbours, and make sure they have all they need to help them through the cold spell.

"Check that elderly or more vulnerable people have at least one living room or area that's warm, that their heating is working properly and that they have food supplies inso they won't have to venture out.

"Icy pavements are as much of a hazard as icy roads, but they don't tend to get cleared as quickly."

For more details visit www.southeastcoast.nhs.uk.