OLDER people in the Malvern Hills area can get help to prepare for the predicted cold weather this winter.

Malvern and District Age Concern, South Worcester-shire Primary Care Trust and Social Services have joined together to advise people how to stay warm.

George Waugh, of Age Concern, said any older person with a winter worry should get in touch.

He added the partnership could deal with a wide range of concerns from pre-winter health checks to making sure people's houses were accessible in icy weather.

Age Concern can be contacted on 01684 560666.