We can currently offer free in-house training for frontline staff on 1) energy awareness & fuel poverty and 2) carbon monoxide. You can access just one or both at once and we can tailor the training according to how long you have available (minimum 1 hour).
1) Energy awareness
This will equip you with up-to-date knowledge and skills on how you can help vulnerable residents reduce their energy bills and keep warm and well over the winter. The training will:
2) Carbon monoxide training
This will cover:
We have delivered training on these topics to over 800 members of staff from frontline organisations over the last 4 years, including Advocacy Services, Age UK, Care workers, Carers Count, Charities supporting residents with a disability, Children's Centres, Citizen's Advice, Fire Service, Housing associations, Living Well Officers, Local government, Mental health charities, Prevention Teams, Refugee Council, Social Services and a range of other voluntary and community organisations. Feedback comments include:
"I had some knowledge of the subject but lacked confidence. Now I feel I can help my clients with this procedure. Excellent presentation, clear and uncomplicated"
(Community Recovery Worker, North Yorkshire)
"Very useful - so much information is hidden"
(Housing Support Officer, Selby)
"Really good clear course. Very useful to job that I do. Will now ask carers about their energy costs, thankyou"
(Carer Caseworker, Harrogate)
If you are interested in organising a training session for your team or organisation please get in touch with Kate: kate@yorkshireenergydoctor.org.uk or 01757 249100 or 07738 818391