Hypothermia cases soared by over 80% in the same month that thousands of Brits feared turning on their heating due to hikes in energy bills, it can be revealed.
Data obtained by the Mirror from ambulance services across England show 1183 people were treated for the condition last December, compared to 650 in the same period the previous year.
During that time, temperatures dropped to minus double figures while households faced rocketing energy prices, forcing Brits to live in freezing homes.
