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Do you regularly meet people living with damp and mould at home, but struggle to know what to do next to help them?

This training provides a clear pathway for frontline and community workers, along with the tools and confidence to follow it.

Damp and mould affect a significant number of homes in Plymouth, due to poor housing stock, the climate and the cost of heating, with one report labelling Plymouth one of the mouldiest cities to live in.

Living in a home like this can have significant impacts on health and wellbeing, particularly for those with existing health conditions, older people and young children.

The Cold and Damp Homes Taskforce, which includes partners from health, housing and advice services in Plymouth, has developed a reporting tool to support you to record and escalate concerns around damp and mould.

This session, designed for frontline and community workers, will help you:

Feel confident using the reporting tool to highlight mould issues and risks.

Know how to report issues or advise residents on their rights and escalation routes.

Recognise when a householder is struggling with damp issues.

Understand some of the causes of damp and mould.

Give light-touch advice on making the home more comfortable and reducing condensation.

Understand tenant and landlord responsibilities around damp and mould.

Attendees have been telling us the difference PEC’s training makes. These informal sessions form new links with frontline workers across the city, offer tools to keep people warm and well at home and provided a welcome forum for sharing ideas.

‘It’s very informative...(I’ve gained an) awareness of what PEC do as an organisation and how we can work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.’

‘It has helped me develop more of an understanding of the signs to look out for when someone may be struggling with fuel poverty…and what I can do to help them get support.’

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