Keep Well this winter

Flu, COVID-19 vaccines: 

Providing vital protection to prevent serious illnesses and to help minimise hospitalisation during the busy winter months.

Access to healthcare: 

There is currently a high level of demand for GP Services. If you are unable to get in touch with your local GP, alternatively you can use NHS 111 or speak with your local pharmacist. You can find out more about your local services and your nearest GP or dentist here which will connect you to the Greater Manchester Intergrated Care Partnership website.

Finances and heating the home: 

Noone wants to spend more on energy than necessary. Age UK has a page with tips and advice on preparing your home for winter and energy advice.

Extra help with heating costs:

 - Winter Fuel Payment (From this year onwards, to be eligible you must have reached state pensionable age and receive a qualifying means-tested benefit)

- Cold Weather Payment

- Warm Home Discount and one-off payment of £150

Emergency Help / Crisis 

No gas or electricity - Call Salford Assist 0800 952 1000. 

You may also be eligible to support from the Household Support Fund.The number is 0800 011 3998. They can also refer clients for longer-term support. (Application deadline is: 30th September 2024).

Salford CVS have additional cost of living information.

Low mood, social isolation, and anxiety: 

You may be feeling anxious about going out, are living with a long-term health condition or have lost the motivation and interest to do the things you used to enjoy. Please get in touch with us and we can help and advise you. Our Information and Advice Service and may be able to offer the support and advice you need. Critchley Community Hub has a coffee and company group, meeting every Tuesday for those who may be feeling alone and would like to spend some time with other people.

Warm Spaces

There a several warm spaces in Salford - one may be near you. Find where they are in Salford using the interactive map.

Eating Well

We have information on eating and drinking well to keep you fit and healthy which is especially important during the Winter months. More information about Nutrition and Hydration in later life.

If you're struggling to cook meals for yourself or worried about food or energy costs. To have your meals provided look on the following websites:

• www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com
• www.oakhousefoods.co.uk
• https://www.parsleybox.com/
• https://www.icare-online.eu/en/icare.html

For people who don’t eat much meat or dairy or would like to reduce this, there are lots of good recipes and tips on the Vegetarian for Life website: https://vegetarianforlife.org.uk/

Ask for help

Winter can be hard and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Whether you reach out to friends, family, or Age UK Salford, we are here to help.

For further local advice - please contact us on 0161 788 7300.