Information and advice about actions that older people and their carers can take to keep well during winter.

There is also a Winter Contact Card for people to write down emergency numbers such as the local plumber, local GP, chemist etc.

If you are 65 or over or have certain medical conditions, visit your doctor for a flu jab.  For more information please visit the Department of Health website.

A Winter Fuel Payment is an annual payment to help people aged 60 and over with the costs of keeping warm during the winter months.

If your central heating or gas/electric fires have not been serviced this year, now is the time to get them done through properly qualified tradespeople. Contact your gas or electric supplier in the first instance.

The Health Through Warmth scheme aims to improve the levels of warmth, comfort and quality of life for vulnerable people.

Leicester Contact: Telephone Lucy Birch: 0116 221 1175.  Email: Lucy.Birch@leicester.gov.uk.

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