Keep Warm Keep Well

Keep Warm Keep Well in Winter is an annual national government campaign from the Department of Health.

The aim is to reduce the number of cold-related illnesses and deaths this winter.

Older people, disabled people, families on low incomes and those with long-term conditions such as heart, lung or kidney disease, may be at risk from the effects of cold weather.

Protect Yourself

It is important to protect yourself against the cold. Around half of all deaths caused by wintry weather are due to chest disease and half due to heart disease or stroke.

A drop in body temperature contributes to these deaths by thickening the blood and restricting circulation.

There is an increased risk of injury from falls and people are more prone to seasonal illnesses like flu.

Free Advice Booklet

You can download the Keep Warm Keep Well booklet in PDF format, including versions in other languages or large print.

The booklet gives advice on remaining healthy in cold weather, energy efficiency and grants and benefits available for financially disadvantaged older people, young families and disabled people.

There is also an MP3 audio version of the booklet, or you can view the information on a special Keep Warm Keep Well website, including links to many sources of help and advice.