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Staying safe and warm - information and support

Everyone deserves to feel safe and warm during life's most difficult moments.

If you're living with a terminal illness, grieving for someone or supporting someone who is vulnerable, staying warm and secure at home can be a real challenge.

Health issues, emotional strain and financial pressures can make it harder to manage heating, home safety and maintenance.

That’s why Sue Ryder has created these resources to help you or someone you care about find comfort, support, and practical guidance this winter.

Find the right support for you

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Help someone you care about stay safe and warm

Whether you're a family member, friend or carer, your support can make a real difference. Our Safe and Warm guide and emails help you give practical support to those you care about, including tips for heating homes, keeping damp and mould away, and financial support.

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Keeping your home safe after a bereavement

If you are grieving someone close to you and this is making it harder for to keep your home safe and warm, then this information is for you.

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Staying safe and warm with a terminal illness

If you have an illness or condition that makes staying safe and warm in your home even more important, then this information is for you. This includes if you are having care from Sue Ryder Nurses or other palliative care teams.

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Sign up for free Safe and Warm emails
A practical guide to help people you care about to stay safe and warm this winter. Includes tips for heating, damp and financial support.
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Download the Safe and Warm guide
Download our Safe and Warm guide to help you offer support to those you care about.
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Safe and warm partnership with SGN
We're partnering with Southern Gas Network (SGN) to help support people nearing the end of their life and grieving with access to energy safeguarding services and fuel poverty support.