Online Energy & Water Bills Training Webinar for Practitioners & Volunteers in Slough Borough

This session will provide training, advice, and useful information to practitioners & volunteers that work with low income and vulnerable families, to help families to reduce the cost of their energy and water bills, and deal with utility debt.

Learners will know and understand the definition of fuel poverty, and how to advise and support the clients they work with to save money on their bills through a variety of ways.

This includes:

• Discounts available to those on low incomes – Warm Home Discount, Thames Water Discounts
• Financial help from government for energy bills
• Hardship funds from suppliers and Slough Borough Council
• Reducing costs by reducing energy usage
• Dealing with utility debt, and trust funds for grants for debt
• The Priority Services Register for those with health conditions/vulnerability
• Funding for insulation and boiler improvements for low-income households
• Comparing costs and switching to get the best deal
• Useful sources of information

“This training was fantastic. I had no idea so much was available to assist people who face challenges fuelling their homes, and how to access grants and organisations. Thank you! Infinitely useful and so important.” Hannah, Support Worker at Alana House, Domestic Abuse Charity

“Full of useful information, really helpful for the work we do” Family Support Worker, Slough Early Help Team

To attend, just register for the training using the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsfu-rqzsqG9EpHnJcTCIH_-TrzkS4_WJA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.