Surrey Heartlands’ Winter Ready campaign launches
Winter is a busy time for the NHS. More people need hospital care, flu and Covid-19 cases go up, and cold weather makes many health conditions worse.
NHS Surrey Heartlands wants to make sure you are ready for winter. Being “winter ready” means:
- Getting flu and Covid-19 vaccines, and the new RSV vaccine for those aged 75 to 79, and pregnant people.
- Knowing how to get urgent health advice and treatment, and which service to use and when (including pharmacies, GP teams, NHS 111, Minor Injury Units, Walk-in Centres, Urgent Treatment Centres, and keeping A&E and 999 for emergencies).
- Planning ahead for repeat prescriptions and keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet for common illnesses which can be treated through self-care.
- Using the NHS App for health advice, ordering repeat prescriptions, viewing health records, and booking appointments.
- Preparing for cold weather by keeping homes heated to recommended levels to stay warm and healthy.
For more information on staying well in winter, please visit: