HEALTH AND WELLBEING
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Winter is coming
News round up Eastleigh Basics Bank
Keep warm and cosy with these simple tips As the nights draw in and temperatures drop, follow these simple steps for a warm, comfortable and hassle free winter.
• Check your radiators. If a radiator is colder at the top than at
the bottom this usually means it needs bleeding to let the air out.
• If you’re not very mobile, are 65 or over, or have a health
condition (such as heart or lung disease) heat your home to at least 18C (65F).
• Insulate any exposed piping: If you have any exposed water
pipes in uninsulated spaces, make sure to insulate them with foam insulating sleeves.
• Keep gutters clear of fallen leaves and other debris. • Trim any overgrown branches near the house to prevent wind-swept branches from causing property damage.
• Make sure you put a blanket or sleeping bag in your car,
along with a torch, snacks, ice scraper, shovel, antifreeze and extra screen wash.
If you are struggling to heat your home this winter, you can find out about support at the environmentcentre.com/projects/hittingthecoldspots
Don’t miss your flu vaccination Local people are being urged to have their flu vaccination to protect adults and children at risk of flu and its complications. Flu can be unpleasant, but if you are otherwise healthy, it will usually get better on its own within a week. However, flu can be more severe for certain people who are more likely to develop potentially serious complications of flu, such as pneumonia (a lung infection). It is recommended that those at risk have a flu vaccination every year to protect themselves. Free flu vaccine is offered annually on the NHS to:
• Anyone aged 65 and over
• Carers • Pregnant women • Children aged between two and nine years
• Children and adults at
increased risk due to a weakened immune system or long-term health condition such as asthma, COPD, heart disease, diabetes, BMI of 40 or above
• Health and social care
staff, including those working in nursing and residential homes
For anyone in these at risk groups, don’t put it off – contact your GP or pharmacist to get the flu jab now. It’s free because you need it.
Find out more: nhs.uk/staywell or contact your GP surgery or pharmacy.
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Places Leisure Eastleigh 10 -19 Years • 6.30pm - 8.30pm Hamble Sports Complex 10 -19 Years • 7pm - 9pm Botley Recreation Ground 10 -13 years • 6pm - 7.30pm 14-19 years • 7.30pm - 9pm Informal social football sessions for 10 - 19 year olds. Sessions run by qualified FA coaches on 3G pitches. For more information contact sportworks@eastleigh.gov.uk
The Wells Place Basics Bank is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-3pm and distributes food provision to residents in most need. In order to receive a food voucher, you will need to be referred by a key local agency. Further information can be found at eastleighbasicsbank.co.uk
Back to the future This scheme has been designed to help residents who are at risk of loneliness and isolation. Back to the future is coordinated by One Community and utilises volunteers to encourage those at risk of loneliness to reengage with the community, or offers home visits to those who find it difficult to get out. For more information phone 023 8090 2458 or email volunteer@1community.org.uk Hedge End, West End & Botley
Crows Nest play area at Itchen Valley Country Park The popular Crows Nest climbing play equipment at Itchen Valley Country Park was replaced during the Summer. The surrounding surface was upgraded so that youngsters can access the area all year round. The funding was provided by the Local Area Committee. Bishopstoke, Fair Oak & Horton Heath
New Century Park play area The new Century Park play area has received many positive comments and local children have certainly been enjoying it over the summer – but unfortunately, it has recently been defaced by graffiti. Fair Oak & Horton Heath Parish Council, who manage the site will be monitoring the situation. If you see anyone behaving inappropriately at any amenity in the area, phone 023 8069 2403 or call 101
