Winter Well
Your guide for all winter information, advice, and guidance for Bury residents.
For many people, winter can be a difficult time, with cold and shorter days, colds, bugs and seasonal flu that begin to circulate and the added issues of the Coronavirus and the cost of living crisis to deal with too! This page should help support you to stay as well as possible during the colder months on many issues. We can get through winter together by looking after ourselves, looking after each other, following the guidance given and using the right service to help you keep fit and well. The resources below provide a wide variety of useful health and wellbeing information that can signpost you to all the support services available in Bury dependent on your need, as well as giving tips on how you can help yourself to stay safe and well.
Let's Stay Well this Winter...
Winter is a critical time for vaccination against Flu and COVID-19, as these illnesses pose significant health risks to individuals and communities.
Warm Spaces offer a safe, welcoming place in the community to stay warm, connect with others, enjoy refreshments, and access support.
Our homes matter more than ever in winter. They keep us safe, warm, and comfortable. That’s why it’s important to tackle any housing issues early—before the cold weather makes things harder.
Financial wellbeing information, advice and top tips to help improve your financial situation
Winter can make eating well harder. Rising costs and colder, darker days can affect both budgets and motivation. But nourishing meals are key to staying healthy and warm through the season.
It’s easy to let fitness slip in winter. Cold weather can lower motivation, but staying active is important for your health and wellbeing.
Stay mentally well this winter by getting outside in daylight, staying active, connecting with others, and seeking support if you’re struggling.
Bringing together a wealth of trusted websites, information, and resources in one place, helping you stay informed and up to date with the most relevant advice and guidance for staying well during the colder months