Keep warm and well

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Make sure the home of the person you look after is kept warm, at least 18 degrees
Make sure the person you care for keeps taking their prescribed medicines
Make sure that any repeat prescriptions are filled in advance as many surgeries and pharmacies close over Christmas
Make sure the person you care for takes their prescribed medicines as directed
Make sure the person you care for has a well-stocked medicine cabinet to help them manage common minor ailments
When the weather is bad check up on the person you care for and advise them not to go out
If the person you care for is prescribed antibiotics, make sure they finish the course
If the person you care for starts to feel ill, advise them to seek help and advice from their pharmacy straight away
Unless it’s an emergency do not take the person you care for to A&E or call 999. If you are in any doubt, call NHS111 to get the right treatment
Access self-care advice and information on the right NHS services from nhs.uk
Keep tissues with you and use them to catch coughs or sneezes, then to bin the tissues and kill the germs by washing your hands
Have your flu and covid jabs

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