Post by Madhatter on Jan 12, 2010 14:23:39 GMT
Cold weather: advice and help
When temperatures fall close to or below freezing, research shows that many conditions, such as respiratory diseases, are made worse and the number of strokes and heart attacks peak some days later. Vulnerable people are particularly at risk during cold spells.
Hypothermia is a condition that occurs when your body temperature falls below normal levels because of the cold, and people die every year at home because they are not warm enough.
If you are worried about a relative or an elderly neighbour, contact your local council and let them know. There is also help and support from charities such as Help the Aged. Help the Aged has produced an information pack called 'The Cold Can Kill' - it contains useful contact numbers and advice.
* Cold Weather Payment information (pensions and retirement planning section)
* Warm Front Scheme in England information (money, tax and benefits section)
* Winter Fuel Payment information (pensions and retirement planning section)
* Help the Aged
* Download 'The Cold Can Kill' leaflet from Help the Aged (PDF 420KB)
* Help with PDF files
News article courtesy of North Warwickshire Borough Council.
When temperatures fall close to or below freezing, research shows that many conditions, such as respiratory diseases, are made worse and the number of strokes and heart attacks peak some days later. Vulnerable people are particularly at risk during cold spells.
Hypothermia is a condition that occurs when your body temperature falls below normal levels because of the cold, and people die every year at home because they are not warm enough.
If you are worried about a relative or an elderly neighbour, contact your local council and let them know. There is also help and support from charities such as Help the Aged. Help the Aged has produced an information pack called 'The Cold Can Kill' - it contains useful contact numbers and advice.
* Cold Weather Payment information (pensions and retirement planning section)
* Warm Front Scheme in England information (money, tax and benefits section)
* Winter Fuel Payment information (pensions and retirement planning section)
* Help the Aged
* Download 'The Cold Can Kill' leaflet from Help the Aged (PDF 420KB)
* Help with PDF files
News article courtesy of North Warwickshire Borough Council.
