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.
You can find information and advice about how to stay well in winter by keeping warm and what financial support is available from the government. Additional grants are available from councils in East Sussex.
Protect Yourself From the Cold
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.
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.
Keep Warm Keep Well Leaflet and Website
You can download a Keep Warm Keep Well leaflet in PDF format from the Department of Health website using the link from this page.
The leaflet 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. You can also visit the NHS Keep Warm Keep Well website, including links to many sources of help and advice.
You can download an information booklet below about the additional help in East Sussex available from your local council.
