Welcome to the Winter Wellbeing Hub!

As the colder months approach, staying warm, safe, and supported is more important than ever. This page brings together essential resources to help you navigate the challenges of winter, including cost-of-living tips, advice on keeping warm and well, and information about local support services.

Here, you’ll find details about the ‘Warm Wales‘  information sessions, practical guidance on energy-saving, important safety advice like the Wales & West Utilities carbon monoxide safety leaflet, and you’ll also be able to request a FREE warm pack too!

Explore the resources, connect with support, and take steps to ensure a safer, healthier winter for you and your family!

Discover ‘Wales & West’s’ Carbon Monoxide Safety Leaflet—essential information that could save lives, including yours…

 

This Leaflet Could Save Your Life

 

There’s also a video, created by our CEO Donna, explaining the key details >

Winter Tips: Save Money, Energy & Stay Gas Safe:

 

Winter can bring chilly days and increased energy bills, but with some simple adjustments, you can keep warm, save money, and stay safe this season.

Here are a few quick tips to help you navigate the colder months:

Make Your Home
Warmer:

Avoid drying clothes directly on the radiator which can make them work harder to provide the same level of heating, use a clothes airer instead

 

For more detailed tips and guidance, click to view and download the ‘Warm Wales’ leaflets, and explore additional ways to keep your home energy-efficient, warm, and safe this winter (available in English & Welsh).

Make Your Home
Warmer:

Reduce draughts around windows, doors, cat / dog flaps, loft doors with shop bought, or home-made draught excluders

Warm Wales Healthy Homes Healthy People

Warm Wales Energy And Money Saving Tips

Saving Money on Your Energy Bills:

The average UK household puts the kettle on 1,500 times a year – only fill it with the amount of water you need

Saving Money on Your Energy Bills:

Keeping appliances clean and well maintained helps them be efficient – empty vacuum cleaners, de-scale kettles, washing machines and dishwashers, empty lint
drawers on tumble dryers, defrost freezers regularly and repair seals on fridges and freezers if they break

Wales & West Utilities have generously provided us with 100 warm packs to distribute free of charge to our community. Each pack includes essentials like thermals, a flask, a hot water bottle, a blanket, a thermometer, hand warmers, a safety leaflet, and a carbon monoxide alarm, all neatly packed in a lovely bag. To be eligible, simply reside in our area of support, including Ystradgynlais and the surrounding areas. There are no restrictions on age, gender, or income—everyone is welcome! 

                                                                                                               Fill in the form below to request your warm pack today!

This is to make sure you are living within our area of support