Keeping well in the winter

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When you use the right NHS service, you get the right treatment sooner.

Find the range of NHS services available to you and your family, so when you’re not feeling well, or need treatment straight away, you know where to go. it’s important to remember that you should always go to A&E if the situation is an emergency or is life-threatening.

Also, find information about some common children’s illnesses and how to look after your child at home.

Boost your mood and self health in the library

You can make use of a local library to boost your mood with a selection of resources that promote good general wellbeing. The self health scheme also supports those experiencing or caring for someone experiencing a health related condition.

Support and advice

You can visit:

  • the NHS website which provides advice on how to keep your home warm, the flu jab, how to cope with cold weather and how to stay healthy during the winter
  • the Public Health England website. They've produced the ‘Keep Warm, Keep Well’ advice guide for people over the age of 65, low-income families and people living with disabilities

Help with heating and energy bills

Cost of living

Winter can be tough for everyone in Stockport. With extra pressures this year caused by the rising cost of living, we want to make sure that all residents stay warm and well through the colder months. There is plenty of support available from the council and partner organisations in the borough. Visit our cost of living support pages.

Benefits and discounts

Learn more about benefits and discounts on energy bills on our cost of living support pages.

Tips on saving energy

The Energy Saving Trust offers tips on how you can reduce how much energy you use and how to lower your bills.

Switching suppliers

You may be able to reduce your energy bills by switching your supplier or changing your energy tariff. You can find independent advice on the Ofgem website. They regulate the gas and electricity market.


Check on those at risk

Check on an older relative, friend or neighbour during cold weather:

  • start a conversation and ask them if they need any help. This could be:
    • doing household tasks
    • going shopping
    • collecting a prescription
    • dog walking
    • giving them a lift to appointments
    • clearing their path of snow
  • make sure they're eating well or let them share a meal with you
  • try to visit more often during very cold spells
  • make sure their home is warm

It's vital for older people to remain active and go out when they can. It you're taking them out, make sure they have warm shoes with a strong grip, a good coat, hat and gloves. Make sure you offer to walk with them if they're not confident on their own.

If you're not well and cannot visit your relative, friend or neighbour, let someone know as they may be able to help out. Older people may rely on your visit.


Warm and Well

Keeping healthy is not just about looking after yourself. It's also about looking after your home to avoid getting ill through poor heating or lack of food. Winter already adds extra strain on our health services, so it’s important to access support if you need it.

This year, One Stockport, including Stockport Council and its partners, are offering support for residents to help you look after yourself, look after your home and look after each other.

Visit One Stockport to find out about our Warm and Well initiative.

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