Keep well this winter

Advice on how to protect yourself and your family during winter, managing common illnesses and when to get help.

Colds, coughs and viral infections in children

Find out how to prevent and treat viral infections in children.

Get urgent help if your child is very unwell

Find out when to call your GP urgently and when to call 112 or 999.

How to keep well this winter

Which types of infections are common in winter, and what you can do to protect yourself and others.

Winter advice for patients with chronic conditions

Make sure you're prepared this winter season.

Common winter illnesses

Advice on treating common viral illnesses like colds, coughs, flu and sore throats.

Looking after children in winter

Advice on how to protect children during winter

Advice for patients attending ED

Find your nearest emergency department (ED) and read advice on when to go to an ED.

Emergency department reports

Daily report on hospital trolley numbers. Previously known as TrolleyGAR

COVID-19 (coronavirus)

Get advice about COVID-19, including symptoms and vaccination.

COVID-19 vaccination

How to get your COVID-19 vaccine and booster dose.

Flu vaccine

Get a free flu vaccine if you are at risk of serious illness. The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself against flu this winter.

GP out-of-hours

If you need to see a GP outside their clinic hours, you can contact your local GP out of hours service.

Injury units

Injury units are for the treatment of minor injuries that are unlikely to need admission to hospital.

Winter and older people

Read tips for keeping warm and services that are available to older people.

Tips for keeping warm

How to keep yourself and your home warm during cold weather.

Mental health

Get information and advice about your mental health and wellbeing.

Preparing for severe weather

How to prepare for severe weather such as snow or ice.

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