West Midlands Green Doctors
Households across the West Midlands are getting much needed support to help them to stay warm and well in the midst of the current energy crisis.
As part of our established Green Doctors scheme, our team of experts are visiting families and providing face-to-face advice designed to make homes more energy efficient – including tips on how to reduce fuel bills, save people money and reduce your carbon emissions.
This support is available for a wide range of people, including those who are on a low income, living with debt, have poor housing conditions or those who live with a physical or mental health condition.
What is unique about our Green Doctors approach here at Groundwork West Midlands is that we provide a ‘make every contact count’ intervention. As well as providing energy efficiency advice, we take a look at and inside the homes we visit – identifying issues that may have a negative impact on health, including mould, damp and condensation.
Here are some of the reasons people may want support from our Green Doctors:
- 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, such as asthma or a persistent cough
If you would like a visit from our Green Doctors please email wmgreendoctor@groundwork.org.uk
We also provide front-line staff training to organisations including local authorities, housing associations and Public Health departments. These include Stoke-on-Trent City Council, whose Housing Officers can now issue basic energy saving advice when they visit homes thanks to our help.
If you would like us to provide your organisation with a Green Doctor, or would like training and support for your staff please email wmgreendoctor@groundwork.org.uk
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