With winter on the way we've put together some tips on how to stay warm while on campus or at home.
- If you are regularly particularly affected by the cold weather it might be worth visiting your GP to discuss
- Our buildings have individual heating solutions which are always serviced and maintained by Facilities and Estates. On Mondays the systems may take a little longer bringing the building up to temperature due to being off over the weekends, so take this into account
- Bring a hot water bottle or Wheat pack to help keep you warm at your desk
- Wear plenty of thin layers, rather than one thick one
- Wear clothes made of wool or fleecy synthetic fibres (cotton is only effective if the garment stays dry)
- If possible minimise time outside during cold periods if you have heart or respiratory problems, remember your extremities, wear warm gloves and socks to keep hands, fingers and feet warm, the easiest way to lose body temperature.
- Eat well; a heathy balanced diet will keep you warm in the winter. Eat at least one hot meal a day, to help your body’s metabolism
- Stay active and stay in touch with colleagues and managers.
- Activity is good for the heart and health, walking for example as an outdoor or indoor activity. This increased blood circulation, raises the body temperature
- Close door to keep the warm in, especially when you leave work in the evening so spaces have a better chance of heating up in the morning
Wear shoes with good grip to avoid slips and trips
- If working in an office, make sure you move about and don’t remain seated for prolonged periods of time. A good hack is to bring a smaller cup and glass so you need to get up to make drinks more often.
- Stay on top of the weather forecast and order in food and repeat prescriptions if it looks like the weather will turn
Please remember that portable electric heaters are not permitted in buildings so please do not use them as this will be monitored. If you have issues with the internal heating systems, please let Estates know so they can investigate
