Practical guides

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus: manufacturer figures for capacity, AC output, ports, weight, charging and battery cycles.

Make important files available without internet access, protect sensitive backups and test recovery when a phone or account is unavailable.

Practical ways to retain warmth during a heating failure, recognise when a cold home is unsafe, and arrange somewhere warmer to stay.

Choose first aid learning for your household, compare awareness sessions with assessed courses, and keep the skills fresh.

Learn to read a walking map, check your position and practise compass skills on familiar ground before tackling harder routes.

Cold meal ideas for a UK power or water outage, with label checks, sensible portions and ways to avoid leftovers that need a fridge.

Power bank or portable power station for UK power cuts? Compare USB and AC needs, mAh and Wh, output limits, runtime and charging plans.

Plan with your clinician and equipment supplier if electricity supports treatment, mobility or monitoring at home.

What to do in a UK power cut: first-hour safety, reporting it on 105, food, warmth and medical equipment, and who to call in Northern Ireland.

Keep essential contacts, calls and updates available when mobile service fails, with Wi-Fi calling, digital landlines and sensible backup planning.

Keep rooms cooler, plan drinks and journeys, support people at risk and recognise heat illness, with the right advice for each UK nation.

A winter storm checklist for UK homes: secure loose items, plan a dark evening, arrange support and check for damage safely afterwards.