Beat the cold - Winter 2023

Keep Warm Keep Well Beat the Cold

Did you know.... The Cold can effect Your Health in the following ways....

1. Brain - The cold can increase the risk of social isolation and depression 

2. Heart - Increase the risk of heart attack 

3. Lungs - More prone to chest infections and can trigger chronic lung diseases, such as asthma or COPD  

4. Blood Pressure - increases blood pressure

5. Mobility - May increase the risk of falls and worsens arthritis symptoms 

Tips on staying well

• Take care of yourself and look out for any frail neighbours
• Wrap up warm inside and out. Several layers of thinner clothing work better than one thick layer. If you go outside, put on your hat, scarf and gloves and a good pair of shoes
• Stay as active as you can - try to move around at least once an hour (but speak to your GP before starting any exercise plan)
• Check that you have  a stock of food and any medicines that you need. Incase you cannot get out in the worst weather. 
• Have your heating and cooking appliances serviced - for safety and to save on running costs. If you lose heating or hot water, we may be able to help - give 'Beat the cold' a call on 0800 389 2258

www.beatcold.org.uk/