NHS launches Winter Friends campaign

Last winter, about 31,000 people in England died as a result of cold weather, most of them over 75 and many of these deaths could have been avoided.
This year, the NHS Choices Winter Friends campaign aims to get 100,000 people to sign a pledge to "take time out this winter to look in on an elderly friend or neighbour to make sure they are warm and coping well".
To join the campaign, simple drop in on a older neighbour or friend once a week – more often if it turns very cold, pick up a Talk Before You Walk leaflet from your GP and use it to explain to your neighbour how to get the most appropriate help when needed and check their home is warm enough.
You can also, see if they are receiving their Winter Fuel and Cold Weather Payments and make sure they’re eating well and have some non-perishable foods.
The full list of NHS Choices ideas on how to be a Winter Friend and more about the Winter Friends Pledge can be found at http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/winterhealth/