Stay safe and well in the cold

Stay warm and well  

Living in a cold home can have a serious impact on health - especially for older people, or people with health conditions. You should:

• heat the rooms you use most to at least 18°C
• wear several thinner layers of clothing instead of one thick layer
• close bedroom windows at night
• check your heating appliances are safe and get a carbon monoxide alarm

Save on energy bills 

Energyworks is a local service that gives advice and support to reduce energy bills and make homes warmer. 

Fuel vouchers are also available to low-income households who pay for their energy through a prepayment or key meter. 

The Local Energy Advice Partnership (LEAP) also offers support to reduce energy bills and keep homes warm.

Support with energy, food and essentials

Extra support is available if you’re struggling to pay your energy bills or need help with costs of food and essentials.

Get your winter vaccinations

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and others.

It's important that you have all the vaccinations you're eligible for. 

NHS Sussex Health and Care provides all the information you need, from who is eligible for free NHS vaccines, to how to book an appointment.

Ask at your local pharmacy if you're eligible for free NHS vaccines. You can book your appointment:

• through the NHS App
• online on the NHS website
• by phoning 119

CareLink Plus

CareLink Plus provides equipment to help you call for help in an emergency, whether you’re at home or out and about.

If you fall, feel unwell or need help, press the button on the alarm to connect to a CareLink staff member 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This service can also help keep you safe from fire, carbon monoxide and floods, and support people with health conditions.

Make healthy changes

Stay well this winter by making healthy changes such as stopping smoking, losing weight, healthy eating and getting active.

Find out more about free help to stop smoking.

You can view our Let's Get Moving directory to find free activities and events that can help you or your family enjoy being active.

We've also teamed up with gloji to provide 12 weeks of free support with healthy eating, losing weight and moving more. Contact them to find out more

Further support

Adult Social Care – Access Point  

Get advice or request an assessment for support. For more information, visit our Adult Social Care Hub, or contact Access Point:

Free home safety visits 

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service can check your home and fit smoke alarms.

Ageing Well Brighton & Hove

Activities, advice and befriending for people aged 50 and over.

Health advice

Call NHS 111 for urgent medical help.

Mental health

If you or someone you know needs mental health advice or support, contact UOK.

Support with drinking or using drugs

Contact Change Grow Live (CGL) for free support.