CARBON MONOXIDE AWARENESS

IN FUEL POOR HOMES

FULLY FUNDED WEBINAR

This fully funded webinar is for frontline workers that support people with health conditions or disabilities made worse by living in a cold home. 

Carbon monoxide awareness in fuel poor homes will support advisers providing information and advice to fuel poor homes, including hard-to-reach and vulnerable groups.

COURSE AUDIENCE

This training is available to partners involved in the ‘Warm Homes Healthy Futures’ Project and is offered as a fully funded webinar for frontline workers who support individuals with health conditions or disabilities worsened by living in cold homes. The course is designed for those seeking to enhance their knowledge of carbon monoxide awareness, making it ideal for advisers and professionals working with households at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It also benefits anyone looking to learn more about minimizing the associated risks.

COURSE AIM

The aim of this course is to equip learners with the ability to recognise the carbon monoxide risks that are associated with fuel poor homes, and how to minimise the danger through a range of safety measures. It will link ill health with fuel poverty and explore ways in which to support vulnerable households.

OBJECTIVES

• Identify the causes and problems associated with fuel poverty
• Explain the link between fuel poor homes and ill health, both physical and mental
• Explain the prevalence of carbon monoxide in fuel poor homes and its impacts
• Discuss methods of minimising carbon monoxide in the home, in addition to alleviating symptoms of fuel poverty
• Conclude with sources of financial and other support, including a focus on the Priority Services Register

CONTENT

• Introduction to fuel poverty
• Health impacts of fuel poverty, including physical, mental and carbon monoxide health risks
• Carbon monoxide origins, symptoms and ways in which to spot CO
• Tackling fuel poverty
• Reducing the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning
• Extra support such as the Priority Services Register and where to find more information

DURATION

2.5 hour

We also offer a shorter informational session to highlight the risks of living in a cold home, and the associated risks of carbon monoxide exposure. Delivered by our expert Project Development Co-ordinators this one, to one and a half hour session is available to suitable groups upon request. For further details, please contact shelly.mcdonald@nea.org.uk

DELIVERY METHOD

Webinar – delivered live via Zoom (video conferencing facility) by our expert tutors to small groups to ensure a good level of interaction and support for learners. Participants will require a device with a camera and sound.

Following the webinar learners will also receive a handout booklet covering the course topics.

FEES

This course is available free of charge to frontline workers in England and Wales that support people with health conditions or disabilities made worse by living in a cold home. 

WEBINAR DATES

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

E-mail: trainingadmin@nea.org.uk