Keeping Well In Winter
Welcome to the #Keepingwellinwinter Campaign!
Winter can bring unique challenges, but with the right resources and support, we can navigate this season together. This page is designed to be your go-to for tips, local resources, and advice to help you and your community stay warm, connected, and well this winter.
We’ll be updating this page weekly, from week commencing the 8th December 2025 until the 1st February 2026, with new themes, tips, and links. The current week will be at the top of the page. Please check back regularly to stay informed. Plus you can also follow our posts on our social media platforms by following Sheffield Flourish on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
Join the conversation on socials using the hashtag #Keepingwellinwinter to share your own tips and experiences!
Week 1
Introduction to the campaign
We started things off with a video introducing the return of the #Keepingwellinwinter campaign and asking a few Sheffield Flourish team members what’s their most and least favourite thing about winter and the festive period.
Welcoming Places
Sheffield’s Welcoming Places are here for everyone. From council to community and volunteer-run centres, these spaces offer warmth, connection, and support through the winter months.
We’ve created a short how-to video to help you navigate the Welcoming Places map and find what’s available near you (click the image to watch the video).
Link to the Welcoming Places map – Welcoming Places
Week 2
Places to eat and warm, welcoming spaces open over the festive period
We’ve put together a free downloadable PDF to support people over the Christmas and New Year period.
Inside you’ll find:
• places offering meals and food support
• warm and welcoming spaces before and after Christmas
• important mental health support details for the festive period, when many services are closed
The PDF downloads straight to your device and includes clickable links, making it easier to find information or support when it’s needed most.
Please feel free to share this with anyone who might find it helpful 💛
Week 3
Support for Older Adults over Christmas and New Year
For those feeling lonely over Christmas there are support lines and ways to connect locally.
b:Friend – A volunteer visitor service for older adults (65+) who may be feeling isolated. Volunteers visit regularly for friendly conversation and support ☎️ 07523 698530
Re-engage – helps older people (75+) who may be spending Christmas alone by offering regular, friendly phone calls and social connection ☎️ 0800 716 543
Call Companions: Free regular chats by phone ☎️ 0800 716 543
Silver Line (Age UK) – 24/7 friendship helpline run by Age UK. Confidential, free, 24 hours a day helpline for older adults (55+) feeling lonely. You can call at any time — including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year ☎️ 0800 470 8090
🟢 Community groups & cafes – Libraries, community centres and People Keeping Well groups run events and drop-ins that help reduce loneliness throughout winter. Find places on the Sheffield Directory – www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk
🟢 For mental health friendly support and services search on the Sheffield Mental Health Guide and tick the Older People category – www.sheffieldmentalhealth.co.uk
For more info please see our socials post – Support for Older Adults.
Feeling Overwhelmed at Christmas
Christmas can bring joy, but it can also stir feelings of anxiety and overwhelm. The pressure to make everything perfect – choosing gifts, hosting, or creating magical moments… All this can lead to overspending and financial stress. Social events and family gatherings may feel obligatory rather than enjoyable, especially when you’re navigating tricky relationships or extended time with people you rarely see. Sensory overload from busy shops, loud festivities, and bright decorations can further heighten feelings of stress. Remember, it’s okay to set boundaries, decline invitations, or carve out moments of quiet for yourself. Taking time to recharge doesn’t require justification – your well-being is most important. #mentalhealthmatters
Have Feedback or Suggestions?
If you have suggestions for additional resources or want to share your feedback on the campaign, please get in touch with us – email: [email protected]. Together, we can make this page even more helpful for everyone in our community.
Follow the Campaign
Stay updated by following Sheffield Flourish on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Join the conversation using #KeepingWellInWinter to share your own tips and experiences!