Understanding Fuel Poverty and Health: Impacts on Physical and Mental Health (Northern Ireland)
CPD ACCREDITED WEBINAR
The physical effects of living in a cold, damp home are well recognised and rightly emphasised, but the mental health impacts of fuel poverty also deserve attention.
This course is designed for frontline staff who support vulnerable or low‑income individuals at risk of living in cold and damp conditions. It explores how fuel poverty can influence both physical and mental health, and how these challenges may affect the way individuals engage with the energy market.
This course is designed for frontline staff coming into contact with vulnerable and low-income groups who are at risk from living in cold and damp homes.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Explore different fuel poverty definitions
- Identify the main risk factors that increase the chances of a household being in fuel poverty
- Examine the impacts of fuel poverty and cold homes on physical and mental health
- Explain how tackling fuel poverty could improve physical and mental health
- Explore ways to support clients
COURSE CONTENT
- Definitions of fuel poverty
- Risk factors associated with fuel poverty
- Impact of living in a cold home on physical health
- Recommended indoor temperatures
- Possible impacts on living in a cold home on mental health
- Issues people with ill health might have interacting with the energy market and managing their energy
- Signposting to help and assistance in Northern Ireland
2.5 hours – a short comfort break will be included during the course.
The course is generally delivered online via webinar but can also be delivered in-person upon request.
The information on this page relates to webinar delivery only.
If you are interested in an in-person course, please contact nichola.macdougall@nea.org.uk for further details.
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Webinars are delivered live by our expert tutors and designed for small groups, ensuring a high level of interaction, engaging activities, and support throughout.
We typically use Zoom for our online sessions.
To join, learners will need a device with internet access and sound capability, along with a microphone and webcam to enable full participation.
Following the webinar, learners will also receive a handout booklet covering the course topics.
After the session, learners will receive a learners manual summarising and reinforcing the key topics covered during the course.
In-house/group webinars can be arranged upon request. Please contact us for further details.
Some fully funded places are available, supported by the Public Health Agency, to non-commercial organisations such as local health, housing, Voluntary & Community and advice agency staff etc.
Learners must be frontline staff or volunteers that encounter and provide advice to those in or at risk of fuel poverty.
Discount is available for NEA Enhanced members.
All courses and processes are assessed in line with BSI ISO 9001 quality management standards.
To maintain their effectiveness, courses are reviewed and updated on a regular basis. If you identify any gaps, inaccuracies, or areas for improvement, we encourage you to share your feedback with us.
If you have any questions, please contact us to discuss.
Course Fees
| Not for profit organisation | Commercial organisation | |
|---|---|---|
| Open access webinar – per person | £70 plus VAT | £80 plus VAT |
| Group webinar – per course | Contact NEA NI for details | Contact NEA NI for details |
| Not for profit organisation | Commercial organisation | |
|---|---|---|
| Open access webinar – per person | £80 plus VAT | £90 plus VAT |
| Group webinar – per course | Contact NEA NI for details | Contact NEA for details |
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