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Public health
Get advice about staying well in winter, including looking after your mental health and getting a flu or Covid jab.
Health and wellbeing
Cold weather can make some health problems worse and even lead to serious complications, especially if you are 65 or older, or if you have a long-term health condition. This page includes information on how to stay well and healthy during the cold weather, protecting yourself and other's around you.
UKHSA and Age UK have produced this useful guide with Top Tips for Staying Warm and Well this Winter.
The flu and COVID-19 vaccines are offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people who need extra protection from these illnesses.
If you're eligible, the NHS will usually let you know when you can get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
Winter advice for keeping healthy and well
The following organisations have some top tips for keeping healthy, warm and well this Winter.
Age UK
AgeUK web pages have tips on looking after your mental health, information on where to get support with your energy bills or advice on keeping warm in Winter and a selection of cold weather advice to help you stay warm and healthy throughout the Winter months.
Get cold weather advice on the Age UK website
HealthWatch Kingston
HealthWatch Kingston have some top tips for staying healthy and well this Winter.
Get winter health advice on the HealthWatch Kingston website