The Warm & Well in Merton campaign is raising awareness of the importance of staying healthy and active year-round, including in the current warmer weather.
Warm & Well in Merton is a partnership between Wimbledon Guild, Merton Council, Age UK Merton and Thinking Works. We are on hand to provide you with free, confidential advice on transport, benefits, debt and housing support.
We can help you with:
Information on staying well in warmer weather
Financial support for individuals
Energy saving telephone advice
When the warmer weather arrives…
Although we are often glad for those sunny days, we have been experiencing much warmer weather the past decade, so we need to take extra care for our health as the temperatures soar.
According to Public Health England, 1 in 5 homes in England are prone to overheating. In current times, many of us are staying at home much more than usual and are more at risk of getting too warm.
5 tips to stay cool during a heatwave
6 more ways to stay cool when it's hot
Wear light coloured, lightweight cotton
Use electric fans if the temperature is below 35°C
Avoid extreme physical exertion
Give your body a break from the heat
Watch out for signs of becoming unwell
Ask someone to check on you or check on friends
For more information please contact Catherine Kiernan at Wimbledon Guild by telephone on: 020 8946 0735 or by email: ckiernan@wimbledonguild.co.uk
We need your help...
Socially isolated people across Merton are depending on us for immediate and practical support with food deliveries, telephone befriending and much more. In what is a difficult time for everyone, help us support vulnerable people who are likely to feel the impact most.