21/12/2023
Winter Readiness Training – coping with high energy bills and cold weather
This training course, run by Citizens Advice 1066 and the East Sussex Fuel Poverty Coordinator, helps frontline workers be better prepared to help households cope with high energy bills and cold weather this winter.
Who is it for? Anyone working or volunteering in a role where they interact with households, especially those who are vulnerable. For example, health workers, emergency services, council officers, community organisations.
What will it cover? How to make best use of the heating you have, the risks of portable heaters and open fires, how to keep yourself warm if your home is cold, awareness of fuel poverty, health risks of cold homes, and what help is available to people this winter.
How long is it? The presentation will last 40 minutes, followed by up to 20 minutes for questions.
How do I attend? The training is run weekly online using Zoom. Register to attend using this link: https://www.citizensadvice1066.co.uk/training
