Keep warm in winter

Every winter vulnerable and older people die unnecessarily due to the cold. Many deaths and illnesses can be prevented by keeping homes warm and dry.

We'll do all we can to maintain essential services such as home care and support services for older, disabled and vulnerable people who usually receive our catering service.

And we'll be working around the clock together with other organisations including the NHS and voluntary groups to make sure help reaches the people who need it the most.

But there are a few simple steps you can take yourself and to help others. You could be a snow buddy during winter months - checking on elderly and disabled neighbours and relatives to make sure they're OK, with enough heat and food.

And you can also help by clearing snow and ice from paths and driveways so care services can reach people who need help.

Healthy, warm and well booklet 2024/2025

The Healthy, Warm and Well booklet ^{(pdf, 3.2mb)} is a guide to council, health, voluntary and community services in Derbyshire for 2024/2025.

19 November 2024