GROUNDWORK - GREEN DOCTOR

The Green Doctors visit around 2000 homes each year across the Yorkshire and North East regions. We help households to save between £100 - 1000 per year on their energy bills through switching and increased energy efficiency whilst also making homes warmer and healthier.

The Green Doctor service is completely free and provides valuable assistance to many vulnerable households. It may be an elderly person needing help switching, a young family applying for energy grants, or perhaps someone suffering from a health condition exacerbated by the cold and struggling to keep their home to a safe temperature.

The scheme is open to eligible people in all types of tenure. Housing Associations, Local Councils, privately rented and privately owned residents are all offered the opportunity to participate in the Green Doctor scheme. The aim of the service is to provide 'assisted action' in order for people to maximise their income and to 'empower' consumers to make informed decisions.

How does the programme work?

REFERRAL:
The local referral network provides referrals of vulnerable residents who are in (or at risk of falling into) fuel poverty.

SELF-REFERRAL:
A householder can apply directly or be referred by a professional / organisation.

HOME ENERGY VISIT:
A highly-trained Green Doctor Home Energy Adviser then carries out a home visit.

We can help with:

• Energy bills and fuel debt support
• Grants for boilers & insulation
• Heating systems and controls
• Reducing energy costs in the home
• Water bills & debt
• Damp/condensation/mould advice

They are able to install a range of technical measures including:

• LED light bulbs
• Reflective radiator panels
• Draught-proofing 
• Damp humidifiers
• Pipe lagging
• Water saving devices

The Green Doctor assessor will also provide tailored, in - depth energy efficiency advice and help to look for a better deal on energy bills and applying for grants such as the Warm Homes Discount

For more information, please contact us.