{"id":9876,"date":"2022-12-12T15:01:10","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T15:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abercrombypractice.scot.nhs.uk\/stay-well-this-winter\/"},"modified":"2023-04-08T14:17:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-08T13:17:28","slug":"stay-well-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abercrombypractice.scot.nhs.uk\/stay-well-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay well this winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

The colder winter months can have a significant impact on your health and wellbeing. Find advice on how to stay healthy and well this winter, including\u00a0vaccinations and ways to keep warm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get vaccinated<\/h2>\n

The vaccines that will help protect you from flu and coronavirus this winter are now available. NHS Scotland recommends you get your vaccines as soon as they are offered to you.<\/p>\n

Winter Vaccines<\/p>\n

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Keeping warm this winter<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s important to keep warm in winter, both inside and outdoors. Keeping warm over the winter months can help prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Follow these tips to keep warm this winter:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Heat your home to a temperature that\u2019s comfortable for you. If you can, this should be at least 18\u00b0C in the rooms that you regularly use, such as your living room and bedroom. This is particularly important if you have a health condition
\u2022 If you have visitors, try to ventilate the room for a few minutes before and after the visit to help reduce the spread of germs
\u2022 Try to keep the heat in your home by closing windows and curtains at night and consider\u00a0other ways to reduce home heat loss<\/a>
\u2022 Keep your body, hands and feet warm<\/a>\u00a0by wearing warm clothing and make sure you stay dry.\u00a0Several thin layers of clothing are better than one thick layer
\u2022 Keep active<\/a>\u00a0at home, try to move around every hour
\u2022 Eat at least one hot meal a day
\u2022 Have regular hot drinks
\u2022 Ensure you have a supply of heating fuel
\u2022 If you do need to go out in the cold, snow or ice, wrap up well and wear shoes with a good grip<\/p>\n

You can find out more from\u00a0Age Scotland for information on\u00a0keeping warm and well in winter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Scottish Fire & Rescue Service<\/a>\u00a0have information available on heating your home safely this winter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Help with heating costs<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re worried about money this winter, you\u2019re not alone. You may be entitled to financial support if you need urgent help covering the cost of food or heating your home.<\/p>\n

Cost of living help<\/h2>\n

The Scottish Government have provided the following information on how you can get support during the cost of living crisis for:<\/p>\n

Money and debt\u00a0problems<\/a>
Income and benefits<\/a>
Energy and bills<\/a>
Children and families<\/a>
Older or disabled people<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact your local council<\/a>\u00a0if you need urgent help with money, food or fuel.<\/p>\n

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Common conditions<\/h2>\n

NHS inform provides\u00a0accurate and reliable information on common conditions to help you make informed decisions.<\/p>\n

We have advice on\u00a0common symptoms<\/a>, a range of\u00a0self-help guides<\/a>\u00a0and information on\u00a0where to go<\/a>\u00a0if you need further medical care.<\/p>\n

You can access our information on topics such as:<\/p>\n

Coronavirus (COVID-19)<\/a>
Flu<\/a>
Minor head injuries<\/a>
Preventing falls<\/a>
Eye problems<\/a>\u00a0(self-help guide)
Food poisoning<\/a>
Muscle, bone and joints<\/a>
Mental health<\/a>\u00a0(self-help guides)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Check your medicines<\/h2>\n

Make sure you have some over-the-counter remedies for common illnesses to help prepare for winter. Your pharmacist can advise you on the best medicines for you and your family.<\/p>\n

Remember to always follow the advice on the pack and do not get too much to avoid medicines going out-of-date and being wasted.<\/p>\n

Regularly check that your medicines are in-date and take any unused or out-of-date medicines to your pharmacy to be disposed of safely.<\/p>\n

Check your local pharmacy opening times over the holidays.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Medicines for common conditions<\/h2>\n

To be prepared this winter,\u00a0check you have:<\/p>\n

Paracetamol<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0ibuprofen<\/a>\u00a0for pain relief (check the label or speak to your pharmacist to check it\u2019s suitable for you)
Anti-histamines<\/a>\u00a0to help allergies
Anti-diarrhoeals<\/a>\u00a0for diarrhoea
Indigestion remedies<\/a>\u00a0such as an antacid
Mild laxatives<\/a>\u00a0for constipation<\/p>\n

A first aid kit which includes plasters, bandages and antiseptic wipes for cuts and scrapes<\/p>\n

Medicines specifically for children (your pharmacist can advise on the most suitable ones to keep in the house)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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