HEALTH AND WELLBEING: Tips for Keeping Warm and Well


Keep Warm
Look after Yourself
Taking steps to self-care if vital at this time of year and will help you to stay well over the winter months.
• Contact your GP to get your free flu jab if you are aged 65 or over, live in a residential or nursing home, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person. NHS Choices provides information about flu. Visit www.nhs.uk/flu to learn more.
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Hide Ad• Don’t delay in getting treatment for minor winter ailments like colds or sore throats. Visit your local pharmacist for advice on treatment before it gets worse so you can recover quicker.
• Layer your clothing whether you are indoors or outside. Wrap a scarf around your mouth to protect your lungs from the cold air.
• Wear shoes with a good grip if you need to go outside.
• When you’re indoors, try not to sit still for more than an hour or so. Get up, stretch your legs and make yourself a warm drink.
• Have your heating and cooking appliances checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer to make sure they are operating safely.