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For more information on the
services available during the
winter months contact your
sheltered scheme officer.
• Recognise the signs of
hypothermia. There
are different levels of
hypothermia, with older
people being one of
the most at risk groups.
Shivering can be used as
a guide as to how severe
the case may be. The
different degrees can be
found at www.nhs.uk/
Conditions/Hypothermia/
Pages/Symptoms.aspx or
alternatively contact your
GP if you are concerned
about your or a friend or
family member’s condition.
• Stay active as exercise is good
for your overall health and
can help to keep you warm
• Eat well with regular and
varied meals, including
five portions of fruit and
vegetables, and have plenty
of hot drinks
• Get an annual flu jab -
contact your GP or
pharmacist for more
information
The government has produced
a range of tips to keep
yourself fit and healthy
throughout the colder climes:
It’s important to remain
healthy over the winter
months to reduce the risk
of illness and to protect
yourself from the cold.
Stay healthy this winter