Winter

Joint pain can occur anytime throughout the year, but in the cold and wet months of the winter you may find it harder to cope with.

Although a change in the weather will not cause arthritis, it can worsen the symptoms, says GP and musculoskeletal expert, Dr Alasdair Wright.

It’s Christmas day, and you wake up to open your presents. Brrr! It’s cold! You go to put the boiler on, only to realise that it’s not working. What do you do? Probably panic. You can avoid this worst-case-scenario by getting your boiler checked before winter is in full swing.

As COVID-19 continues to distrupt events across the UK and local firework displays are few and far between, more people are having unregulated celebrations in their own gardens and, sometimes even in public parks and fields.

Autumn is upon us, the nights are drawing in and we’re begrudgingly packing away our shorts and flip-flops for another year in place of cosy jumpers, winter coats and knitted scarves. Whilst autumn has its upsides, those crispy golden leaves can become quite a nuisance.

British winters are usually wet, windy, snowy, rainy and muddy affairs and this winter isn’t set to be any different.

Whether a warehouse forms just part of your retail operation or storage and distribution is the core of your business, plummeting temperatures can cause warehouse chaos.

Whilst many of us have the option to turn the heating up when cold weather stikes, wear a few extra layers and supply both ourselves and our co-workers with a constant stream of hot drinks, construction workers must face the elements head-on.

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas, full of festive cheer. If – like us – you’re aiming to make the best of the holiday season, it’s a good idea to think ahead and make sure you stay safe in your home.

The cold winter weather often leads to hazardous driving conditions – particularly when ice and snow create extra danger on the roads.