Be prepared for winter chills
(Date of issue: Tuesday, 23 November 2010)
Advice and support on how to keep warm and well this winter is
now available for Carlisle residents.
To coincide with a National Energy Action Warm Homes campaign
which started this week, Age UK and Carlisle City Council have
joined forces to promote some “Winter Wrapped Up” advice.
Last winter was one of the coldest on record, with temperatures
dropping to minus 19 degrees Celsius in some areas of the county.
As Christmas approaches residents in the county are being
encouraged to ensure that they and their properties are prepared
for winter. We’re all more likely to feel the chill in winter, but
cold weather can lead to more serious health problems such as heart
attacks, strokes or pneumonia. By staying warm, you can stay
healthy and well.
Prepare yourself:
- Keep your home warm
- Eat well and stock up with tinned and frozen foods
- Take plenty of hot drinks
- Wrap up warm when you go out
- Stay Active, move around your home
- Keep this number near your phone, if you don’t feel well ring -
NHS Direct on 0845 4647
Prepare your home:
With Gas and Electricity prices set to increase again before
Christmas it is important not to lose that expensive heat from your
home, and it’s easy to insulate your home: -
There are many ways to stop heat from escaping:
- Make sure your loft has at least 10–11 inches (270mm) of
insulation
- If you have wall cavity walls, insulate them too
- Insulate your hot water cylinder and pipes.
- Have your boiler and heating system checked.