Tips for Winter

As we are now firmly within the winter period please see our helpful tips to ensure that you have a safe and happy festive period during this chilly time of the year.

Keeping Warm

• It is important to keep warm in winter both inside and outdoors. Keeping warm can help to prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems.
• Eating regularly helps keep you warm so try to have at least one hot meal a day along with regular hot drinks.
• Try to keep moving when you are indoors, try not to sit still for more than an hour or so.

Supplies

• Have a stock of non-perishable, easily prepared food that doesn’t need cooking.
• Have some bottled water – in some places, mains water will stop working if there’s no power.
• Keep extra supplies of essential medication in case it is difficult to get to the doctor/pharmacy.
• Have enough warm clothes – lots of thinner layers are best – and bedding.
• Close blinds and curtains to help prevent heat escaping from your home.

Helping Others

• Check in on elderly or vulnerable neighbours.
• Keep in touch with your friends, neighbours and family and ask if they need any practical help, or if they're feeling unwell.
• Make sure they get any prescription medicines before the holiday period starts and if bad weather is forecast.

Usefull contact numbers

Should you have an emergency repair please call our office on 01592 721917 and follow the instructions provided.

Happy holidays everyone.

Stay safe