15/01/2026
Small steps for a safer winter
Cold weather can bring extra challenges for older people – but a few simple, practical steps can make a real difference to comfort, confidence, and wellbeing.
Some of our key winter tips include:
• Keeping homes warm and well-ventilated
• Staying active indoors to support strength and balance
• Eating regular, nourishing meals and drinking plenty of fluids
• Making sure medications and prescriptions are topped up
For more on the everyday actions that help people stay well through winter and give families extra peace of mind, visit:
www.greensleeves.org.uk/how-to-stay-safer-in-winter-tips-for-older-people/
Up-to-date and tailored advice to keep well and safe during the colder months from a leading care charity in England.