Winter brings with it many challenges from keeping warm and well to social isolation and financial struggles.

We’ve rounded up some useful information on a variety of topics and support services, such as winter vaccines, the Warm Home Discount Scheme, meals at home and Connect Service, to help you, your family, friends and neighbours stay well this winter. 

If you have a passion for caring, why not apply to join our team of Community Care Officers. You’ll work with vulnerable people in times of difficulty to help improve their independence and wellbeing.

Whether you’re an experienced professional, a newly qualified graduate or someone with a passion for caring, these roles present a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your career in adult social care.

Closing date is 18 December 2022.

We’re collecting feedback about health visiting and school health teams (known as your Healthy Family Team). We'd like to hear your views as a parent, partner, step-parent, grandparent or carer who uses the service.

The survey closes soon, so complete the survey by 16 December 2022 to let us know what you think

If you are unwell or injured, it’s important to choose the right NHS service. If you have a health concern but aren’t sure what to do, try NHS 111 online first. Choosing the right care first time means that you and your family will get the best treatment available.

As more of us are out and about in the run up to Christmas - shopping, meeting colleagues, catching up with friends and visiting relatives - remember to do your bit to keep everyone safe, especially those who are more vulnerable. 

Wearing a face covering in busy indoor places, covering coughs and sneezes, washing or sanitising your hands, opening windows if you can and staying at home if you feel unwell can all help to reduce the spread of Covid-19 and other respiratory infections like flu.  These illnesses can spread easily and may cause serious illness in some people.