NEA Northern Ireland
Online Webinar
Understanding Fuel Poverty and Health: Impacts on Physical and Mental Health
The physical impacts of a cold, damp home are significant, and righty highlighted, but the mental effects of fuel poverty should not be overlooked.
This course is designed for frontline staff who work with vulnerable and low-income groups who are at risk from living in cold and damp homes. It covers the impacts that living in fuel poverty can have on individuals’ physical and mental health and how these can influence a person’s interaction with the energy market.
Course audience
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 aim
The Understanding Fuel Poverty and Health: Impacts on Physical and Mental Health course will give front-line staff an overview of the physical and health implications associated with living in cold and damp homes and identify areas of support available.
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
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 of 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
Duration
2.5 hours
How will the webinar work?
Webinars will be 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.
| NEA Members | Non-Members | |
| Not for profit organisations | £70 + VAT | £80 + VAT |
| Commercial organisations | £80 + VAT | £90 + VAT |
PLEASE NOTE that the NEA members discount only applies to ‘enhanced’ membership as outlined in the membership documentation.
Some FULLY FUNDED PLACES are available, supported by the Public Health Agency, to non-commercial organisations, including local health teams, housing providers, voluntary and community groups, and advice agency staff.
In-house options are also available to organisations wishing to train a group of their staff/volunteers.
For further information and booking, please contact
Nichola MacDougall, Training Officer (NI), National Energy Action NI
Tel: 028 9023 9909