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Community Hot Spots 

There are a number of community hot spots across Breckland, creating warm and welcoming spaces, refreshments, and activities to encourage residents to engage with their community and reduce isolation. This project is delivered by Norfolk Community Foundation,visit the map on their website (opens new window) to find your nearest hot spot. 

Warm Welcome Spaces

Warm Welcome Spaces are opening their doors to local communities, offering everyone a free, warm, welcoming, and friendly space. It's your open invitation to come in, keep warm, connect with others, and make new friends. Find a warm space in your area:Find a Space - Warm Welcome (opens new window)

Norfolk Library and Information Service

• Free hot water bottles and blankets, available for anyone in need and no questions asked
• Free 'Grab and Go' bags of toiletries are available at all Norfolk libraries and mobile libraries. Toothbrushes (for adults and children) are also available to request.
• FreeTricky Period To Go Bag (opens new window) 
• Free 'warm and well' hot drinks are also available - please ask staff for times or visitNorfolk County Council's What's On page (opens new window)
• For more information about what support is available visitNorfolk Libraries Health and Wellbeing (opens new window)

Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Health and Care System

Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System has published advice on how you can prepare for winter and help prevent health problems from developing.

Warm and Well - Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care System (opens new window)

Further Information:

Are you winter ready? 'Know the risks, be informed, get prepared'

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