19. Stay Warm Stay Well

Stay Warm Stay Well Training 

Fuel poverty is a major problem in Scotland. More than one in four people can’t afford to heat their homes to an adequate level. For those living in fuel poverty, the consequences are ill health, discomfort and debt. This often means choosing between heating and eating.

Energy Action Scotland (EAS) campaigns for an end to fuel poverty and works to turn cold, damp houses into warm, dry homes. EAS has recently secured funding from OVO, to provide training, free of charge, to front line staff responsible for looking after the health, wellbeing, and social welfare of vulnerable people. This energy efficiency training will enable a range of organisations in Scotland, to provide appropriate and effective advice and information to clients, helping them to obtain all the help and support that’s available.

Please note that Warm Home Discount regulations mean participants must offer help and support to clients solely in Scotland and not extend to the rest of the UK.

The following training is available:

• One day fuel poverty/energy efficiency training

We are delivering this course online utilising Microsoft Teams. Places are available on a first come, first served basis. The course will cover:

• Introduction to EAS and the Stay Warm Stay Well
• Fuel poverty – causes and effects
• Cold damp homes and health impacts
• Condensation dampness
• Energy efficiency
• Heat loss in the home
• Paying for fuel and fuel debt issues
• Sourcing help and effective signposting
• Tariffs and switching

The course is delivered in two sessions. Part 1 is delivered from 10am to 12pm and part 2 is delivered from 2pm-4pm. Each session consists of a PowerPoint delivery followed by a Q&A session. Participants must attend both sessions to be eligible to receive a certificate for Continued Personal Development (CPD) and be eligible for the Energy Awareness, City & Guilds (Level 3) training - see below.

• Energy Awareness, City & Guilds (Level 3)

A limited number of places will be available only to those completing the one-day training. This will be an e-learning course with an online exam. Successful candidates will receive a City & Guilds Certificate which can be used for Continued Personal Development (CPD) purposes.

Do you know someone who is cold at home or who struggles to afford their fuel bills? If so, this training can help you to find solutions.