The elderly or frail are more likely to become ill in cold weather and it is important that they keep warm.

  • It is important to be more aware – perhaps you have not seen them for a while, look for signs which might suggest that something is wrong like:
  • The curtains are still drawn during the day
  • There are newspapers left in the letter box or milk not being picked up from the doorstep
  • A dog barking or a cat scratching at the door for an unusual length of time
  • In fact anything which you think feels out of the norm and makes you question if everything is all right.