Warm home resources for frontline workers
If you work with people living in a cold home or in fuel poverty in East Sussex, you can order printed copies of our promotional materials.
There is also free training on offer. It aims to support you with helping households cope with high energy bills and cold weather.
How to order leaflets and resources
Send us your order by emailing fuelpoverty@hastings.gov.uk
Please include:
- Order code and number you need
- Your contact details (full name and organisation)
- Your delivery address
Order codes
- Keep warm and well booklet - order code FP1
Short booklet with top tips for keeping warm and well. - Guidance for frontline workers, volunteers and carers – order code FP2
Guide with useful list of things to look out for, say and do, to keep people warm and well in their homes. - Warm Home Check service poster - order code FP3
A4 poster to raise awareness of the Warm Home Check service. - Keep warm, keep well thermometer postcard - order code FP4
Handy postcard to remind households to keep a minimum home temperature of 18 degrees. - Easy Read leaflet - order code FP5
Easy Read leaflet outlining support available from the Warm Home Check service.
Training and events
We hold regular fuel poverty and health learning opportunities for frontline workers and volunteers in East Sussex.
Bespoke training on fuel poverty and the Warm Home Check service
This training provides an overview of what fuel poverty is, who is affected and what support is available. The training is tailored to your organisation. It can be delivered in-person or remotely. To find out more, email fuelpoverty@hastings.gov.uk
Winter readiness training
Offered by Citizens Advice 1066 and the East Sussex Fuel Poverty Coordinator.
- Weekly online sessions available in autumn and winter - book a session on the Citizens Advice website.
- For a session tailored to your team, email fuelpoverty@hastings.gov.uk
Helping people living in cold homes
NHS England e-learning for health and social care professionals who support people whose health is affected by living in a cold home. To find out more, visit Cold homes | elearning for healthcare
Forums for energy referrers and advisors
Regular meetings for referrers to the Warm Home Check service, energy advisors or people involved in energy. The forums provide an opportunity for networking, training and discussing key updates.
