Bulletin 27 November 2009

Free Radio Skills Session

Community Radio station NE1FM are looking for people to take part in their FREE radio skills workshops.  There’s no entry requirement – you can be any age, a complete beginner or semi-pro, all you need is enthusiasm!

If you’re interested or want more information contact Phoenix on phoenix.dark-knight@ne1fm.com or just turn up to the session of your choice.  Information about dates and times.

They also want to hear from anyone living in the East End of Newcastle who has a story to tell.

Improving practice to deliver better outcomes for children and families in fuel poverty in the North East of England

The half-day Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session will examine:
-    The causes of fuel poverty and links with poor housing, ill health and specific problems experienced by children, young people and families
-    Energy efficiency in the home
-    Information on how the Common Assessment Framework has implications on affordable warmth and how it can be a mechanism for referring fuel-poor families for assistance
-    Methods of identifying families at increased risk from problems such as physical, mental and emotional illness, and educational and employment difficulties because of living in a cold damp home
-    Household issues such as finances, heating and provision of food and how they link to potential problems with energy efficiency and fuel bills/ fuel debt
-    Some of the fuel poverty related policies that impact upon children and young people
-    How to refer vulnerable householders in your area for help and the types of grants and services available.
More information