Coping with very hot or cold weather

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What you can do and where to get help and  information

Coping with the winter

The 'Keep Warm Keep Well" leaflet provides some practical help and advice for those at most risk this winter. You can find a link to the lealfet below.

If you do need support or information about coping with the winter you may wish to contact Age Concern in Kingston. Please find the link to their website below or call 020 8942 8256.

Heatwaves

There is lots of helpful advice in the NHS booklet Heatwave which is a guide to helping yourself and others during hot weather. You may also find the information in the Kingston Primary Care Trust leaflet useful. Link to both documents are at the bottom of this page.

What Kingston Council and partners are doing

• Cold Busters grants which offer 100% grants for up to £6,000 for energy efficiency works for qualifying residents. This will help you cut your heating bills and stay warmer in the winter. Please ring for details whilst latest leaflet is being prepared for publication. (020 8547 5535 or 0208 547 5536). It makes sense to take advantage of these grants. They will certainly make the winter more tolerable.
• The Council and health partners are working with people known to be most vulnerable to the heat however all residents should take care during this time and consider the risks associated with the weather if planning any outside parties or events.