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Pension Credit: Helping Protect At Risk Pensioners from Energy Bill Cuts
As winter 2024 approaches, pensioners across the UK face significant changes in government support for energy bills. With the reduction of winter fuel payments from covering 11.4 million to just...
Keeping Your Spirits Up This Winter
After the recently experienced Covid 'lockdown' periods the thought of facing another four or five months hibernating from the cold can be extremely sorrowful. Protecting our health can be challenging at the...
Heating Your Home - Grants & Benefits
The cold winter nights are drawing in on us and heating your home can be an expensive task. With the threat of hypothermia, flu and coronavirus is still as risk so it has never been so important to stay warm.
Cold Weather Tips for Older Adults
The arrival of the autumnal winds, chilly rain spells and morning frosts can be daunting for most older adults. The anticipation of winter and the challenges it may bring can cause anxiety and worry for many, especially with the presence of coronavirus to add to the list of risks. Staying warm this winter and keeping yourself well is crucial, as we know that winter-related illnesses and deaths are rising year on year.
Emergency Checklist For Older Adults
Emergency Winter Checklist for Older Adults Cold British winters seem to roll in so quickly, sometimes taking us off guard and leaving us unprepared. Now is the time to anticipate...
Why Purchase a Winter Warm Pack: Ensuring Comfort and Warmth
Winter's chill can be harsh, especially for the elderly or vulnerable individuals who may struggle to stay warm due to various challenges. As the temperature drops and heating bills rise,...
Keep well this winter
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The Dangers of Hypothermia
Hypothermia – Recognising the Warning Signs and Avoiding Exposure Most of us feel the cold during winter in the UK; the biting winds, hailing rain and morning frosts are just...