With forecasters predicting another very cold winter, the Cheshire East Adult Safeguarding Board is launching a campaign which it hopes will give vulnerable people the information they need to cope with a harsh winter.
Cheshire East has put together advice on a wide range of topics from heating, eating and winter safety to school closures and public transport on their website.
Information sheets will shortly be available from the library containing contact details for residents to use should they have any concerns about their safety, or for the safety of others in the neighbourhood.
Councillor Roland Domleo, Cabinet member with responsibility for adult services and health and wellbeing, said: "Stay Warm, Stay Well, Stay Safe – that is the message we want to get across to Cheshire East residents this winter.
"We realise that there will be people out there who find severe weather conditions and the winter cold very distressing and we wanted to provide a platform for them to find support and advice.
"For others, winter weather can be fun but sadly, more people are at risk of illness and death during this season than at other times of the year and may need extra help from us all.
"This is why we are also urging people to look out for their neighbours, as they may need your help and our support, especially if they are older, or have a disability or chronic illness."
Residents with internet access can help their friends and neighbours by downloading and printing off the Stay Warm, Stay Well, Stay Safe information sheet from the website and giving it to them.
Cheshire East Mayor Councillor Roger West said: "The Stay Warm, Stay Well, Stay Safe campaign includes a host of advice from electric blanket safety to health support and domestic abuse.
"We have a responsibility to make people aware of vital services within Cheshire East and I am confident this initiative will prove very useful to all residents."
Photo: Cheshire East Mayor Councillor Roger West and Councillor Roland Domleo, Cabinet member with responsibility for adult services and health and wellbeing, wrap up warm for the winter period.
