NEWHAM COST OF LIVING CRISIS RESPONSE:
Tips to stay warm and healthy:
- Heat/warm yourself first wear several thin layers and make sure the room you’re using most is at least 18 degrees
- Dress warmly if you go outside and wear shoes with good grip as it’s getting icy
- Eat at least one warm meal a day, have regular warm drinks and stay active – this will keep your internal body temperature up
- Check on others, especially those who are on their own or higher risk
- Stay safe warming your home, don’t use naked flames, ovens or barbeques to light or heat your home as they create a risk of fire or carbon monoxide poisoning
Support for rough sleepers in Newham
On Wednesday this week, for the first time this winter, the GLA has triggered a severe weather response for rough sleepers, as temperatures were set to hit zero or below.
If anyone see someone sleeping rough, and are concerned for their immediate health, please ring 999. To report a rough sleeper for support, visit www.streetlink.org.uk or contact via telephone on 0300 500 0914.
