NHS stay well this winter

Some important information from the NHS to help you stay well this winter.

NHS have made changes to how they provide care to make it safer for you during the coronavirus pandemic. If you’re worried about your health, don’t delay – help us help you get the care you need this winter.

Winter conditions can be bad for our health, especially for people aged 65 or older, and people with long-term conditions such as heart or kidney disease, COPD, bronchitis, emphysema, asthma or diabetes.

Being cold can raise the risk of increased blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. The cold and damp weather, ice, snow and high winds can all aggravate any existing health problems and make us more vulnerable to respiratory winter illnesses. But there are lots of things you can do to stay well this winter.

Five things NHS recommend you do:

1, Make sure you get your flu jab.

2, Keep your home at 18°C (65°F) or higher

if you can.

3, Take advantage of financial schemes and discounts to help you pay for heating.

4, Contact NHS 111 if you are worried about

any symptoms.

5, Look out for other people who may need

a bit of extra help over the winter.