Despite the warm start to the winter, there are still risks for frail older people from low temperatures or unexpected changes in the weather.  Every year, there are excess deaths among older people which can be linked directly to cold weather.

The new Counsel and Care factsheet covers the following topics:

• Efficiently heating a home
• Government grants such as Winter Fuel Payments, Warm Front Grants, Cold Weather Payments and how to apply for them
• Practical steps which can be taken now to prepare for the winter months.

'Health difficulties caused by hot and cold weather'
can be downloaded from here.