Choose well, keep warm and keep well this Winter
Tony Wright MP would like to share the following information from Great Yarmouth and Waveney NHS with everyone in our Borough and urges us all to take the following advice to keep well this winter.
Choose well, keep warm and keep well this winter
Health bosses are urging people to keep warm and well in the freezing conditions.
As the cold snap continues, health chiefs at NHS Great Yarmouth and Waveney are reminding members of the community to protect themselves to prevent ill health.
Dr Shamsher Diu, Public Health Consultant at NHS Great Yarmouth and Waveney, said:
“It is really important in these cold conditions that people wrap up warm inside and outside their house to ensure they prevent illness along with eating well and keeping their heating on.
“This is particularly important for elderly people, who are more vulnerable as the weather turns colder.”
People living in the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area are also being reminded to look out for family members, neighbours and friends – particularly older people, young children and those with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
The severe weather is creating a greater demand for many of the region’s NHS services. People can use a variety of health services if they need help.
As well as calling 999 for emergencies or going to a GP people can go to NHS Greyfriars in Greyfriars Way, Great Yarmouth or call 01493 335340. Or people can visit their minor injury unit at either Beccles Hospital or the Patrick Stead Hospital in Bungay Road, Halesworth. The Beccles unit is open from 8am to 8pm every day. Call 01502 719821. The Halesworth unit is open from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday. Call 01986 872124.
Dr Diu added:
“People with certain long term conditions can also become more vulnerable in winter. Our Living Life website brings together a wealth of information which may help, along with details about where to go locally for help and support. Go to www.livinglife.gyw.nhs.uk
“Anyone who is finding it difficult to pay their heating bills may find it useful to call the Winter Fuel Payments line, 0845 915 1515, the Winter Warmth Advice Line, 0800 085 7000 or people can ring the Warm Front Home Improvement Scheme on 0800 316 2805.
“We would also urge everyone who is eligible to make sure they have had their seasonal flu vaccination at their local GP surgery.
“Remember that medical advice is available by phone through NHS Direct on 0845 4647 or on the website www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk”
Members of the community should ensure they have enough food and medicines in stock, and check that they are able to keep themselves warm.
Dr Diu said:
“Have regular hot drinks and at least one hot meal a day – if possible, eating regularly helps to keep energy levels up during winter. Keep as active indoors as possible.
“Wear several light layers of warm clothes, and if you’re going outside wear boots, hats, gloves and scarves. Remember, the roads and pavements may be slippery. Take a mobile phone with you.
Keep your living room and bedrooms warm - between 18- 21 degrees centigrade - and avoid going outside if possible.”
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