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Tackling the Cold

National Energy Action, In Newcastle upon Tyne (+1 locations)
Length
2.5 hours
Price
70 GBP excl. VAT
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Course delivery
Classroom, Virtual Classroom
Length
2.5 hours
Price
70 GBP excl. VAT
Next course start
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Course delivery
Classroom, Virtual Classroom
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Course description

Tackling the Cold

This course is designed for frontline staff working with vulnerable and low-income groups who are at risk from cold weather.

The course will help participantsunderstand 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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  • Classroom
  • Newcastle upon Tyne
  • English

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  • Virtual Classroom
  • Online
  • English

Suitability - Who should attend?

Tackling the Cold is designed for frontline staff working with vulnerable and low-income groups who are at risk from cold weather.

Outcome / Qualification etc.

  • 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

Training Course Content

  • 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)

Course delivery details

This course is available in a face-to-face / classroom setting or live webinar

Why choose National Energy Action

98% of learners were satisfied with the course they attended

More than 4,700 people trained in the past 12 months

More than 30 years of experience as a training provider

Reviews

Average rating 5

Based on 2 reviews.
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Learner from Citizens Advice
5/5
09 Aug 2022

Very good webinar well presented and full of information.

Learner from Environmental City
5/5
09 Aug 2022

It will help me to provide valuable information to customers who I meet on a daily basis.

Expenses

OPEN ACCESS WEBINAR

NEA Members

  • Not for profit organisations: £70 plus VAT per person
  • Commercial organisations: £80 plus VAT per person

Non Members

  • Not for profit organisations: £80 plus VAT per person
  • Commercial organisations: £90 plus VAT per person

Group webinars are also available upon request.

FACE-TO-FACE / CLASSROOM

This course can also be delivered on a face-to-face / classroom basis, please contact NEA for further details on this option.

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