Boost your immunity with your flu and COVID-19 vaccines to protect yourself, your family and the people you love.

COVID-19 is still with us so we should all carry on protecting ourselves and those around us. You can do this by testing regularly, meeting outside if you can, washing hands, letting in the fresh air when you’re inside and wearing a face covering in busy places.

Get repeat prescriptions in plenty of time and have a well-stocked medicine cabinet, including a thermometer.

Help and support relatives or friends to leave hospital so that they can be more comfortable and recover more quickly at home.

Get help early before your condition worsens – speak to your GP surgery, contact NHS 111, or speak to your local pharmacist.

Avoid slips, trips and falls by taking extra care in bad weather.

Keep an eye on elderly or frail friends, neighbours and relatives.

Try to heat your home effectively and safely – heat your home to at least 18°C. Take advantage of financial schemes and discounts to help you pay for heating.

Remember the five steps to wellbeing to stay well mentally and physically:

•  connect with others
•  be active as much as possible
•  keep learning new skills to boost confidence and mood
•  take notice and be in the present moment
•  give your time and support to others.

Be kind and compassionate to those you meet, including hard-working staff who are supporting others.