As we move into the colder and darker months, we become acutely aware of the role we all have in looking out for vulnerable older people in our communities.
Winter can be tough at any age, but it’s particularly challenging for older people who face additional health risks, and increased feelings of loneliness and isolation. In addition, the cost-of-living crisis with rises in food and energy prices, is causing many local older people to worry about staying healthy and keeping their homes warm.
Here is some useful information and resources in the form of an online Winter Hub – a resource for both older people and those supporting them this winter. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire/about-us/winter-hub/
Being aware that not everyone has or wants access to the internet there are physical Winter Wellbeing packs which we can post out to you for any older people or groups you support / connect with (photo above of contents).
These contain:
- An introductory letter
- ‘Little Handbook of our Services’
- A Live Well Oxfordshire bookmark
- A Winter Wrapped up Guide (from Age UK)
- An Oxfordshire Talking Therapies leaflet
- Our Cost-of-Living Payment Grid
Please get in touch via [email protected] or 0345 450 1276 if it would be helpful to receive some packs, or any of these items individually.
Just a reminder too that there is a Cost-of-Living Hub on the following website with lots of useful information – https://www.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire/about-us/cost-of-living-hub/