By Paul Homewood
h/t Ian Magness
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-issues-cold-weather-alert-as-low-temperatures-forecast
With the UKHSA issuing an Amber Alert for winter weather in the next few days, our wonderful NHS thought people needed to be told how to cope!
Top tips for staying safe
There are a host of things that people can do to reduce the risk of falling ill during periods of cold weather. Spreading sand or salt on icy surfaces on driveways, garden paths, and steps can help. Dressing for the cold weather, wearing layers, shoes that have a good grip and gloves to protect your hands in case falls do happen.
Having a small supply of basic medicines, such as paracetamol, plasters, and indigestion remedies, is another way to manage minor illnesses or injuries at home, with community pharmacy teams able to offer advice on what to have a home.”
People looking for health advice are urged to use community pharmacies and NHS 111 online or you can call 111. You can find your nearest pharmacy here: Find a pharmacy – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Other advice to help stay healthy this winter, includes:
- Heat your home to a temperature that’s comfortable for you. If you can, this should be at least 18°C in the rooms that you regularly use, such as your living room and bedroom.
- If you’re feeling cold, drink hot drinks regularly.
- Try not to sit still for more than one hour at a time. Moving even a little bit can help you to keep strength and mobility.
- Eating and drinking enough is also important. If you are finding it difficult to prepare and eat three big meals, try smaller ones throughout the day.
- A good idea is to draw your curtains in the evenings to reduce heat loss through windows, and tuck long curtains behind radiators so that heat isn’t trapped. And make sure warm air can circulate by keeping radiators and heaters clear – don’t put furniture in front of them or dry washing on them.
- As the winter months are drawing in, look after your mental health as well as your physical health go to Every Mind Matters for advice.
https://www.whh.nhs.uk/news/staying-safe-in-cold-weather/
I wonder how we managed to cope in the past!!!!
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