Ideal temperature that you should have your heating in winter

it is important to keep your home warm (Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire)

During the winter months it is important to keep your home warm to avoid any health problems. Cold and icy weather brings additional risks for people with long term health conditions and people who are more vulnerable.

The NHS is encouraging people across the region to use NHS 111 online as the first point of contact for non-urgent medical advice . There are things that people can do to reduce the risk of falling ill during periods of cold weather. The cold thickens blood and increases blood pressure, and breathing in cold air can increase the risk of chest infections .

The Met Office said that it's important to ensure your home and the homes of people you look out for are the right temperature. The weather agency