Sefton residents are being urged to take measures to ensure they stay healthy during the current cold weather, and to remember the needs of friends, elderly relatives and neighbours who could be at risk during the cold weather.
Winter and the cold weather it brings are a source of worry to many older people and those at risk of complications.
The Department of Health Keep Warm Keep Well campaign offers the following tips to help people stay healthy this winter:
Heating homes to the right temperature (18–21°C or 64–70°F)
Get financial support including grants, benefits and sources of advice available to make homes more energy efficient.
Eating well. Food is a vital source of energy, which helps to keep the body warm.
Getting a flu jab
Looking after themselves and others during winter to make sure that they are safe and well.
Go to the Keep Warm Keep Well webpages for further information, including contact details for the financial support available.
NHS Choices' Winter Health pages have lots of information about staying healthy during winter.
Try to avoid the Norovirus 'winter vomiting' bug. If you catch it, follow these tips for stopping the spread of the Norovirus.
Sefton Local Involvement Network's Health and Social Care News Blog
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