Denbighshire Social Services is encouraging communities to consider the needs of people who are vulnerable in this severe cold spell.
As the weather gets colder and days are getting shorter, vulnerable people may suffer from poor health and may need some help in their everyday activities.
Families, friends and neighbours are encouraged to support older people and others who are vulnerable with every day tasks, such as shopping. A friendly call or an occasional visit to see that everything is well is also important.
Councillor Pauline Dobb, Cabinet Lead Member for Health and Well-being, said: “Healthy eating can improve the quality of life over the winter months and can help protect against illness. Keeping warm is also extremely important and at least one room at home should be properly heated and people should also wear enough clothes to maintain body heat.
“Of course, it’s important to keep an eye on the vulnerable all year round and a friendly call or an occasional visit to see that everything is well can make a world of difference to the health and well-being of individuals”.
If you are concerned about the well-being of an older person or someone who is vulnerable due to ill health or disability, you should contact Social Services on 01824 712900.
Other organisations providing services include:
- Energy Saving Trust 0800 954 0658
- Denbighshire Care and Repair 01745 814 484
- Welfare Rights Service 0800 169 6625
- Pension Service 08459 15 15 15
- North Wales Fire and Rescue Service (free home fire safety check requests) 0800 100 2863.
Cold snap help and advice is also on hand.
Are you struggling to heat your home because of poor housing conditions or low income? You can contact the following contacts for free, friendly and effective advice.
- North Wales Energy Advice Centre’s free Energy Advice Line: 0800 954 0658
- Your Council’s Welfare Rights Service free helpline: 0800 169 6625
- Rhyl Benefits Advice Shop free phone: 0800 074 333
- Age Concern: 01745 816 947
- Denbighshire Citizens Advice Bureau: Rhyl 01745 334 568, Denbigh 01745 814 336, Ruthin 01824 703 483, Llangollen 01978 860983
- Shelter for Housing Advice free phone: 0808 0800 4444
