Keep Warm Keep Well
Coping with cold weather and COVID-19
Keep Warm
- Heat your home to at least 18°C
- Ensure you have adequate food, medication and warm clothes
- Check if you are eligible for help to keep your home warm
Keep Well
- Stay as active as you can, any exercise can bring health benefits
- Make sure you get your flu vaccine
- Follow COVID-19 guidance
Keep Connected Safely
- Get help if you need it. Speak to your GP, pharmacist, carer or key worker for advice
- Keep in touch with friends, family and your community
- Look out for others. Ask how they are keeping warm during cold weather
Further Information
- Simple Energy Advice provides free advice on energy efficiency & national grants to help with energy bills: 0800 444202
- Plan ahead – stay up to with the weather forecast
- If you’re worried about your health, visit the NHS Website, call NHS 111 or in an emergency call 999
- Coping with cold weather & COVID-19
Health Advice
Other Support and Advice
- Register for support from the NHS Volunteer Responders – to arrange support for yourself or someone you know, call 0808 196 3646 (8am to 8pm, 7 days a week)
- AgeUK: Keep well this winter
- Citizens Advice offers free and confidential advice online, over the phone and in person
- For additional support, check if you’re eligible to register on your energy company’s Priority Service Register. For more information visit the Ofgem website.
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