Publish date: 29 October 2025
Winter is a challenging time of year for health and care services - and we can all play our part in protecting ourselves and our NHS over the colder months.
Health and care services face even greater pressure at this time due to winter illnesses, increased demand and difficulties in discharging patients from hospital.
We have tried and tested plans to address this and staff have been preparing early to build resilience ahead of the winter months.
During this time it is important that we all continue to play our part by getting vaccinated against flu and COVID if you're eligible, and making the right choice for the care you need - including using NHS 111, your GP, a high street pharmacy, or self-care at home.
You can help by following this advice and more on the Mid Cheshire Hospitals Winter Wellbeing page here: https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/winter
It includes sections on:
- Staying well this winter
- Making the right choice for you care
- NHS 111
- Preventing infection when visiting us
- Flu vaccination
- COVID-19 vaccination
- Find a service
- Mental health
- Pharmacy First
- Self care
- NHS App
- What's in your medicine cabinet
- Looking after others
- Live well
- Winter pressures
- Local and national guidance
- And links for more info
Remember, if you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Go online at 111.nhs.uk, call 111 or use the NHS App.
Call 999 or go to A&E in an emergency when someone is seriously ill or their life is at risk
For all other health needs, contact your pharmacy or GP practice. You can also access NHS advice and information at www.nhs.uk
