Taking Charge Returns

Community Integrated Care has relaunched its free, innovative programme – Taking Charge – to help people who draw on social care, family carers, and professional care workers reduce their energy bills, without compromising quality of life.

The acclaimed free service, at www.TakingChargeEnergy.co.uk, empowers people to cut their annual energy bills by up to one third with just 15 minutes of learning.

Sharing practical energy saving advice that can reduce annual bills by more than £800, this programme is changing lives.

Now in its third year, we have delivered Taking Charge to more than 1,000 people and teams across the care sector. An incredible 100% of participants have reported new skills they can immediately apply to reduce their bills.

Taking Charge offers:

• Fun 15-minute e-learning (with CPD certificate): A creative and simple learning experience that can be completed in just 15 minutes – perfect for people with busy lives. The training features Oliver, who draws on care and support, guiding participants through energy saving solutions for every room without sacrificing comfort or independence.
• Practical toolkit: An easy-to-follow guide with the very best tips to cut waste, switch to efficient habits, and apply low-cost changes that deliver significant savings.
• Easy Read guide: An accessible guide that empowers people who draw on care and support to understand their energy use and build simple routines so they can spend more of their money on the things that they love and less on bills.

Vic Rayner OBE, CEO of the National Care Forum, said: “Taking Charge brings practical, accessible energy saving guidance to the people at the heart of social care – disabled individuals, carers and those who support them. Every solution in the campaign blends expert, accessible learning packed with energy-saving guidance and co-produced, practical insights from paid carers, family carers, and experts by experience. We are absolutely delighted to continue to support Community Integrated Care as they relaunch Taking Charge. Our thanks go out to every organisation and individual that champions this vital campaign.”

John Hughes, Director of Partnerships and Communities, Community Integrated Care, said: “Energy costs are placing difficult pressure on many people who draw on social care, and the colleagues and families who support them. Too often, energy saving advice is complex, inaccessible and hard to apply. Taking Charge overcomes this, giving people practical advice that really meets their needs.”

Access your FREE energy saving support at www.TakingChargeEnergy.co.uk