Cold weather advice for older people

We have teamed up with Western Power Distribution (WPD) to help older people across Wales prepare for cold weather.  

We are giving away thermometer cards that remind older people to keep their homes warm so they are less likely to become ill through cold related conditions such as colds, flu and even chest infections. 

The cards also contain advice from WPD on what to do in a power cut.  

Spread the Warmth is our campaign to help keep older people across Wales warm, safe and well over the winter, and this year, WPD is supporting our work in this area. 

We have also put together a list of tips for older people on preparing for cold weather with the WPD. 

Says our Spread the Warmth coordinator Angharad Phillips:

"With cold weather forecast, it's a good time to be thinking ahead and planning to keep ourselves warm, safe and well over the coming weeks. 

"We have also put together a list of health tips and simple jobs that we would benefit from getting done around our homes before the temperature drops."   

WPD's Network Service Manager Phil Davies explains: 

"We always tell our customers in advance of any planned power cuts that take place as a result of us undertaking essential maintenance or repairs to our network.

"But from time to time power cuts happen due to circumstances beyond our control, so it's important to be prepared.

"The thermometer cards are an ideal way of reminding older people how to prepare and also what to do during an unexpected power cut during the winter months." 

Our thermometer cards in partnership with the WPD are available from all local Age Cymru partners and shops.