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Download the Safe and Warm guide

Our Safe and Warm guide offers support to those you care about. It’s full of simple, effective ways to help them stay safe, warm and worry-free in the colder months.

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What's in the guide?

  • Tips for keeping warm without overspending - from dressing in layers to using hot water bottles.
  • Advice on heating the home safely, including boiler servicing and carbon monoxide awareness.
  • Simple ways to reduce damp and mould, which can affect health and wellbeing.
  • Information on financial support, including bereavement benefits, grants and help with energy bills.
  • Guidance on the Priority Services Register, which offers extra protection for vulnerable people.
  • Support for carers, including safety devices like locking cooker valves for people with memory-related conditions.

By using this guide, you can help someone feel safer, warmer and more supported, and reduce the pressure they may be feeling.

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Staying safe and warm - information and support

If you're living with a terminal illness, grieving for someone or supporting someone vulnerable, we've created resources to help you or someone you care about stay safe and secure this winter.

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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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Safe and warm: Useful contacts
Useful organisations and contacts that can support you to stay safe and warm after a bereavement.
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Priority Services Register
Find out how you can get extra support from your gas, electricity or water provider.