Winter conditions can be seriously bad for our health, especially for people aged 65 or older, and people with long-term conditions such as COPD, bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, diabetes or heart or kidney disease.
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.
Guidance and advice
How to stay well this winter
Cold weather can make some health problems worse and even lead to serious complications, especially if you are 65 or older, or if you have a long-term health condition.
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Important information
Waiting times
We are here for you, and we will do all we can to get you the care you need as soon as possible.
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Important information
How you can help us
There are many things you can do to help us this winter from finding the right service through to acting now to staying well over the next few months.
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Guidance and advice
Support before your surgery
In the time before your surgery, you can take simple steps to improve your physical and mental health.
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Support
How to stay warm
It's important to ensure you and the people you look out for are the right temperature during the chillier winter months.
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Support
Cost of living support
It is important to remember that you are not alone in facing the rising costs of living and that there is support available for you in your region.
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Find out more about alternative care
