About Green Doctor
In 2021, the number of households living in fuel poverty was 4.5 million. In 2024 that figure now stands at 6 million.*
Green Doctor was established 15 years ago to support households to save money on their energy bills whilst reducing their environmental impact. In recent years, demand for Green Doctor has increased significantly, as the energy price and cost of living crises have put more people at risk of fuel poverty, and the situation for those who previously struggled with their energy bills has become even more challenging.
Green Doctors are trained energy-efficiency experts who provide vulnerable residents with advice and support in their own homes, over the telephone, or by way of workshop events. We work with housing associations and local authorities across the UK to ensure that our services are reaching the people who need them most.
We combine our local knowledge and face-to-face approach to:
- Help your housing association or local authority to direct your funding to the right places.
- Provide practical advice on energy and water-efficiency
- Help identify measures and repairs to reduce waste and improve living standards
- Provide On-going support with residents and referrals to appropriate local services.
Our services
Energy efficiency advice and action
Green Doctors help vulnerable residents to tackle heat loss in their homes. We advise them on energy efficiency measures, find more affordable energy providers and access schemes and grants to manage their energy debt.
Making Referrals
Green Doctors are more than just energy-efficiency experts. We are trained to spot all sorts of issues, including damp and mould, health conditions, and loneliness. And because we are rooted in the local community, we can refer people to the most appropriate service to respond to that need.
Community outreach and liaison
When both large- and small-scale energy efficiency improvements are being carried out, Green Doctors support residents throughout the process. We communicate the project to those affected, answering questions or concerns, and provide a constant point of contact for the duration of the work.
Water efficiency advice and action
Green Doctors advise residents on their suitability for water meters, how to save water, and how to access subsidies and grants to manage their water debt.
Retrofitting Properties
We also help people to understand how they can retrofit their homes and access low-carbon technologies which reduce their bills and carbon footprints.
Partner with us to change places and lives
Contact our team at Groundwork UK on 0121 236 8565 or by email at greendoctor@groundwork.org.uk
*Source: Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, Fuel Poverty Factsheet, 15 Feb 2024