Safety In The Snow

Staying safe in the snow

Here are your top tips for staying safe in the snow
Here are your top tips for staying safe in the snow Photo: John Hughes

Here are your top tips for staying safe in the snow, courtesy of Midlands Air Ambulance.

  • More colds and coughs occur in winter - stay at home and drink plenty of fluids if you experience symptoms
  • Keep cold medications at home - also other basic first aid supplies
  • Use NHS Direct for non-emergency advice - available on 0845 4647 24 hours a day to provide help
  • Pharmacists can also advise you about minor medical problems
  • GP surgeries offer an emergency out-of-hours service - surgeries provide the number of a GP's emergency service if needed
  • Best way to keep warm is to stay active - a few gentle exercises at home can keep the blood flowing, take regular got meals and keep your home warm
  • Wash your hands regularly - hand hygiene is the best way to prevent infections from spreading
  • Check on elderly relatives or neighbours living alone

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