Tackling the Cold Webinar
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This course is designed for frontline staff working with vulnerable and low-income groups who are at risk from cold weather.
It will consider the impacts of the cold on health and identify sources of assistance and advice to help householders prepare for cold weather. |
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| Tackling the Cold is designed for frontline staff working with vulnerable and low-income groups who are at risk from cold weather. |
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- explain the risks posed by the cold
- explain practical ways of preparing for cold weather
- explain heat loss in the home
- explain sources of advice and assistance for achieving a warmer home
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- Health impacts associated with the cold
- Recommended indoor temperatures
- Excess Winter Deaths
- Groups at greater risk of harm from cold weather
- Practical tips to help high risk groups prepare for cold weather
- Heat loss in the home
- Signposting to help and assistance including:
- Warm Home Discount Scheme
- Winter Fuel Payment and Cold Weather Payment
- Local Welfare Assistance Fund, Household Support Fund for the winter 2021-22 and the Discretionary Assistance Fund in Wales
- Energy Company Obligation (ECO)
- Nest fuel poverty scheme in Wales
- Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery in England
- Ofgem’s Fuel Poor Network Extension Scheme
- Priority Services Register – fuel suppliers and Distribution Network Operators (DNO)
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How will the webinar work?
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All webinars are delivered live by our expert tutors.
We keep group sizes small to ensure a good level of interaction and support for learners.
We generally use Zoom (video conferencing facilities). To join the webinar, learners will require a suitable electronic device with sound and internet access and preferably a video camera and microphone.
Following the webinar learners will also receive a handout booklet covering the course topics. |
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21 February 2023 (9:15am registration for a 9:30am start - 12:00pm)
08 March 2023 (1:15pm registration for a 1:30pm start - 4:00pm)
21 March 2023 (9:15am registration for a 9:30am start - 12:00pm)
In-house / group sessions are also available upon request. |
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FULLY FUNDED PLACES ARE AVAILABLE to non-commercial organisations based in England and
Wales.
Learners must also be frontline staff or volunteers that encounter and provide advice to those in or at risk of fuel poverty.
We do also accept bookings from learners that do not meet the above criteria however there will be a charge, fees start at £70 plus VAT per learner. Please contact lynsey.thompson@nea.org.uk for further details. |
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NEA has expanded its range of face-to-face and online courses to ensure that organisations can continue to access our training in a way convenient to them.
You can view a full list of course outlines on out
website.
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