Spread the Warmth

‘GET ready for winter’ – that’s the advice today for the over 65s living in South Wales.

WPD's Sean Thomas (left) and Kyle Sims with Phyllis Preece and thermometer cards.

We are teaming up with Age Cymru to help older people in South Wales prepare for winter.

We are giving away thermometer cards that remind older people to keep their homes warm so they are less likely to become ill through cold-related conditions like flu or chest infections.

The cards also contain advice from us on what to do if there’s a power cut.

Spread the Warmth is Age Cymru’s campaign to help keep older people across Wales warm, safe and well over the winter, and this year, we are supporting the charity’s work in this area.

Age Cymru and ourselves have also put together a list of tips for older people on preparing for winter.

Age Cymru’s Spread the Warmth co-ordinator Angharad Phillips said: “With winter just around the corner it’s a good time to be thinking ahead and planning to keep ourselves warm, safe and well over the colder months.


“We have also put together a list of health tips and simple jobs that we would benefit from getting done around our homes before the temperature drops.”

WPD’s Network Services Manager Phil Davies explained: “We always inform our customers in advance of any planned power cuts that take place as a result of us undertaking essential maintenance or repairs to our network.


“But from time to time power cuts happen due to circumstances beyond our control, so it’s important to be prepared. The thermometer cards are an ideal way of reminding older people how to prepare and also what to do during an unexpected power cut during the winter months.”


The Age Cymru and WPD thermometer cards are available from Age Cymru. You can get in contact on 02920 43 165 55 or by visiting www.agecymru.co.uk/STW.