Have you got a winter plan?
Healthwatch Oxfordshire newsletter
Personal winter plans should include:
Having a free NHS flu vaccination if you are eligible
Getting help early before your condition worsens
Getting repeat prescriptions in plenty of time before bank holidays
Finding out where your local minor injuries unit is located
Seeking advice from your local pharmacist
Having cold and flu remedies at home
Stocking up on winter food supplies
Getting your boiler serviced
Keeping your home heated to 18C
Having a list of emergency phone numbers handy by your phone
Keeping an eye on elderly or frail friends, neighbours and relatives
If you do fall ill, advice from your local pharmacist or NHS 111 can help. NHS 111 can now be accessed online via a mobile phone, tablet or laptop to get advice even quicker at NHS.111.UK.
If you need some help or advice with your mental wellbeing, you can contact Oxfordshire’s free 24-7 helpline on 0800 783 0119.
The Public Health England leaflet ‘Keep Warm Keep Well’
provides advice on staying well in cold weather and covers issues such as financial help, healthy lifestyle, flu jabs and heating:
For more information about the flu vaccination, visit the NHS website.
For more information about how to stay warm and council services in Oxfordshire this winter, visit the Oxfordshire County Council website.
For more information on NHS 111 First, visit the OUH website.
This information has been taken from Healthwatch Oxfordshire's latest newsletter. You can read it here.
More Articles
Worried about the cost of living and rising energy bills? You could be eligible for free energy-saving upgrades through Oxfordshire County Council’s Warm Homes: Local Grant.
The yellow heat health alert is in effect from 11AM on 10/07/2025 until 10AM on 15/07/2025 across the South East.
Summer’s here - and so is the latest edition of EngAGE magazine! In this issue, you’ll find helpful advice, inspiring stories and the latest news from Age UK Oxfordshire.
This scheme has £22,000 to give out in grants between £500 and £1,000 for local ideas that bring people together, build connections and help everyone feel welcome.
West Oxfordshire District Council has pledged £114,388 to support community projects through Westhive, its crowdfunding initiative.
Oxfordshire County Council wants your views on their proposed temporary congestion charge for cars at six camera-operated locations in the city, starting later this year.
Innovate Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire County Council’s in-house innovation service, has just launched the UK’s first Local Government Accelerator Programme.
Oxme.info has lots of information on education, work and training, activities and opportunities, health and wellbeing support and access to local services.
For many of us, enjoying a drink is a way to celebrate, relax or unwind. But it’s easy for a few drinks to become more than planned.
Tell us what you think about our vision and proposed approach — this is your district, your plan and your chance to shape its future.