b'If you are struggling to eat healthily, manage your#getting your heating system checked to make sure it weight or make meals for yourself, there is supportis working safely and efficiently (make sure you have available on the West Sussex Wellbeing website atworking smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms www.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk.in your home); If you cant open tins, stand for long periods or pour the#ordering winter fuel before you need it, so you dont kettle, there are many pieces of equipment that couldrun out; andhelp to make these tasks easier. To find out whats#checking pipes are insulated to avoid them freezing, available, visit the West Sussex Connect to Supportand knowing where to turn off your water in case you website at www.westsussexconnecttosupport.org/ need to. living-independently/equipment.Visit www.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk. If you cant manage to go to the shops, you could haveSee the NHS website for more information about your shopping (or meals) delivered to your home.staying warm in winter: www.nhs.uk/live-well/ Meals on wheels from Health andseasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well/ Independent Living Support (HILS)For advice and information on keeping your energy bills Meals on wheels is another option to consider if you finddown, including help with the energy price rises, visit it difficult to prepare meals. HILS provides the mealswww.westsussexenergy.co.uk.on wheels service on our behalf. When the HILS WestKeeping cool in summer Sussex team deliver your meal, they will also check that you are safe and well. They will contact someone for youMost of us enjoy being outside in the sunshine when if you need help or if you are not at home. All HILS teamthe weather is warm. However, it is important to members have had relevant Disclosure and Barringmakesure your health does not suffer as a result of Service (DBS) checks and will always be wearing theirhigh temperatures. HILS uniform and ID badge when visiting you. All theFollow these tips to stay safe in hot weather. meals they provide meet National Association of Care#Keep out of the heat if you can. If you have to go Catering (NACC) standards.outside try to stay in the shade, especially between HILS provides the meals on wheels service every day11am and 3pm. Protect your skin with sunscreen of the year, including bank holidays and weekends. Theof at least SPF 30, wear light clothes and a hat, meals are delivered between 11am and 2pm. You canand sunglasses to protect your eyes against UV order meals as a one-off, for a temporary period, or for(ultraviolet) light. as long as you would like them. A two-course hot meal#Drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated. Aim to drink costs 8.99. When you order a hot meal, you also havesix to eight glasses of liquid each day, and more if its the option of ordering a tea pack, which costs 4.40very hot. Avoid drinking alcohol. and contains a cream tea or fresh sandwich, a dessert#Watch out for signs of your body overheating, and a snack. If you order a tea pack, it will be deliveredincluding muscle cramps in your legs, arms or at the same time as your hot meal and HILS will put it instomach, feeling or being sick, dizziness, headache, your fridge for you to enjoy later. (Please note, all pricesmild confusion or feeling weak. If you have any of quoted are correct at the time of printing.)these symptoms, drink plenty of fluids and rest in a You can order the meals yourself, or your carers,cool place. Get medical advice if the symptoms dont friends, or family members can order on your behalf.ease after doing this. You can order (and cancel if necessary) up to 9.30amFor further information, visit www.nhs.uk and search on the delivery day.for heatwave: how to cope in hot weather. The service is available to all West Sussex postcodes. For more information and to order meals, please visitDementia care and support www.hils-uk.org or give the HILS West Sussex team aMany people with dementia live well at home and call on 0330 2000 103 (select option 2). Or you cancontinue to do the things they enjoy for a long time email westsussex@hils-uk.org.after they receive their diagnosis. There is lots of community care and support available in West Sussex Keeping warm in winterto help you live a good-quality life in the familiar In winter, its even more important to keep yourself wellsurroundings of your own home for as long as possible. to help avoid colds, flu and other more serious healthEarly diagnosis of dementia gives you and your problems. The West Sussex Wellbeing website offersfamily the opportunity to plan for the future and get practical advice on how to keep warm. Top tips include:information, advice and support. In many cases, your #heating your home to at least 18C (65F);first point of contact should be your GP for health-care #keeping movingany activity, even cleaning, getsservices and a diagnosis, or Adults Services for most the circulation going and makes you feel warmer;community-care opportunities. #wrapping up in several layers of clothing, indoors andoutdoors; 8 Living well in your community 2025/26'