Staying warm, safe and healthy this winter

Find ways to look after your health and look out for others as the weather gets colder.

Your home

Lots of us spend more time at home during the winter. Here are some things that might help you and your home.

To save energy and keep warm during the colder months:

take a look at our advice on how to reduce your energy bills
spend some time in one of our warm welcome spaces
if you are a private resident, apply for a grant to make your home more energy efficient

Cold weather can cause damp and condensation in your home, which can lead to mould.

if you are a council tenant, report damp and mould in your home
if you are a private tenant, check when your landlord should take action on mould in your home

If you have no heating during the winter months, we consider this to be an emergency repair.

Between 1 October and 30 April, report it as an emergency heating repair.

Here are some ways to look after your health and your family’s health during the winter.

check that your child is up to date with their measles vaccinations
sign up for a free course to learn about healthy eating and cooking for your family
book yourself in for a COVID-19 or flu vaccination
mental health can affect us all year round, but sometimes more so in the winter. Find out what support is available for your mental health.

Keep your street clean and safe and look out for people in your neighbourhood.

the festive season can feel very lonely for some, find support if you’re feeling lonely
find out which roads we grit, and where to find grit bins in icy weather
contact the green spaces team to report fallen trees and branches
check in on your elderly neighbours and report any concerns to adult social care

Keeping active and getting outside can help you to stay healthy.