Groundwork's Green Doctors are energy efficiency experts who visit people in their homes across the UK, helping vulnerable households to save money and stay warm and well. With 1 in 10 households in the UK experiencing fuel poverty, it's a crucial lifeline for many residents.
What do Green Doctors do?
They offer free, impartial advice and support to help save energy, reduce bills, and live in a warmer, more comfortable homes.
Here are some of the free services they offer:
- Identifying causes of heat loss in your home
- Helping identify and tackle damp or mould problems
- Offering useful tips for saving energy and water whilst ensuring your home stays safe and comfortable
- Installing small energy and water efficiency measures, such as draft excluders
- Supporting you to switch energy providers to save money
- Supporting you to access other support, such as emergency heating, government subsidies or grants, advice on energy or water debt.
Some of the reasons people ask Green Doctor's for help are:
- struggling to pay energy bills
- finding it hard to manage fuel debt
- worrying about keeping warm or choosing between eating and heating
- feeling that the home is cold, damp or draughty
- respiratory problems e.g. asthma or a persistent cough
If you or someone you care for would benefit from speaking with the team please make a referral asap so things can be put in place now so you/ your loved one is prepared for winter.
Contact Details to make a referral
Phone: 03003033292 Online form: greendoctoryorkshire@groundwork.org.uk
Find out more: https://groundwork.my.salesforce-sites.com/gwyorkshiregreendoctors
