Building Skills for Healthier Homes
24/11/2025
Housing Needs Skills — PfP Thrive Delivers
Host: Jenny Danson, CEO & Co-founder, Healthy Homes Hub
Guest: Tom Arey, Director, PFP Thrive (Places for People)
Episode overview
Housing is facing a critical skills shortage, from damp and mould remediation to net-zero technologies. Jenny speaks with Tom Arey about PFP Thrive, a training provider designed to serve the whole sector. Thrive offers apprenticeships and short courses written through a housing lens—covering real housing sector tasks, customer contact, and compliance like Awaab’s Law. By demodularising courses, it helps organisations use their levy funds not just for new apprentices but to upskill existing staff quickly.
What you’ll learn
Why mainstream training misses housing’s realities.
How Thrive front-loads apprenticeships with useful skills from day one.
The power of short, targeted CPD for immediate needs such as heat pumps or anti-social behaviour.
Practical steps for housing providers
Review your levy spend – don’t let it expire. Channel unspent funds into Thrive programmes that directly address sector challenges for your organisation.
Upskill existing teams – use short, demodularised courses to raise baseline competence quickly.
Plan for future-proofing – embed training on resident interaction, compliance and sustainability to prepare your workforce for new regulations.
Collaborate across the sector – partner with PFP Thrive as a shared resource, ensuring training is tailored to housing, not generic provision.
What Are the Benefits of Being a Member of the Healthy Homes Hub?
Industry Recognition and Networking:
Connect with a thriving network of over 350 housing organisations, including decision-makers, innovators, and leaders. Build partnerships that enhance your professional growth and create lasting business opportunities.
Showcase Your Expertise:
Demonstrate your impact by participating in exclusive case studies, webinars, and events. Highlight your contributions to creating healthier, sustainable homes, reaching a broad audience across the sector.
Influence Policy and Advocacy:
Be part of shaping housing policy through direct engagement with policymakers and advocacy efforts. Stay at the forefront of discussions driving meaningful change in the housing sector.
Access to Market Insights:
Gain access to Healthy Homes Hub’s regular newsletters, expert analysis, and resources. Stay informed about trends, regulations, and innovative practices that affect housing professionals.
Specialised Events and Workshops:
Take part in events like the Immersive Study Tours, offering hands-on learning and networking opportunities. Visit groundbreaking projects and facilities to explore real-world solutions for healthier and more sustainable homes.
Exclusive Tools and Resources:
Only members can upgrade to Housing Sage, a cutting-edge AI assistant tailored to social housing professionals. Benefit from personalised insights, regulatory guidance, and innovative ideas to enhance your operations.
Collaboration Opportunities:
Contribute to Healthy Homes Hub’s mission by sharing best practices, participating in action learning programmes like the Retrofit Society, or co-developing solutions with academic and industry leaders.
