The impact of Green Doctor
Groundwork’s Green Doctors visit homes to install energy saving measures, tackle causes of damp, mould and condensation and provide advice on billing and fuel debt.
With over 6 million households in the UK now living in fuel poverty – the Green Doctor service has never been more vital.
Learn more about the impact Green Doctor has on people in need:
Farzana was shouldering the isolating weight of providing for her kids, until a Green Doctor package of energy-efficiency supplies guaranteed her family will be comfortable and well-fed this winter.

Alina’s concerns with the health implications of damp and black mould for her three small children soon disappeared after Green Doctor Vanessa offered some practical tips and advice to tackle excess moisture.

Les was trying to warm up during winter months via the heat from his kitchen gas cooker until Groundwork’s Green Doctors were able to sort a brand new and reliable central heating system.
Rob and Julia were worried about the cost of living, let alone contending with broken heating, but over several visits the team gave wraparound support to bring down energy costs and prioritise their health.
John felt the colour drain away from life due to fuel poverty and health issues, until a visit from Green Doctor Jade fixed his metering issues and made the world technicolour again.
Paul was grappling with financial loss following a series of disabling injuries, until support from Green Doctors Jayne and Neil helped him, on his road to recovery, to turn the corner on debt.
Winifred was frozen in a battle against rising damp and soaring energy prices, but now she has the luxury of sometimes even being too warm and cosy in her home thanks to the Green Doctors!
Billy was feeling the pinch of prohibitive daily living expenses, when trusted Green Doctor Alison provided reassuring advice to digitally resolve his arrears and control future energy usage.
Julia felt unmanageable distress after paying twice as much to her energy supplier as necessitated, until she obtained a complete refund, thanks to Green Doctor’s service!
Ahmed was tackling life as a refugee alone, until support from Green Doctor James to install energy-saving measures revealed the help that is always on his doorstep.
Katherine found sedative medication for her health condition was making bill payments a hopeless task – one that was lightened with Green Doctor Abi’s charitable assistance.
Daniel lacked the means or residency status to make significant repairs to his uncomfortably cold property, but small changes from Green Doctor Rachel had a far-reaching impact on making his new home a warm and pleasant one.
Bertie was bewildered that no billing information had appeared for months when a Green Doctor investigation helped him to track down his online account and monitor usage, enabling Bertie to turn on essential appliances.
Judith was left reeling after an unexpected energy charge made her already unaffordable bills that extra bit more burdensome and stressful – that is until Green Doctor Rachel arrived on the scene to lend a helping, cost-saving hand.
Trudy was experiencing a joyless festive season with worries around food insecurity and loneliness before Green Doctor Marie’s support brought some cheer and warmth into her life.
Sheila was anxious about the possibility of suddenly receiving a large bill for energy which she had been unable to pay for at no fault of her own – support from her local Green Doctor service was vital.
Sue was restless with worry as her cold, draughty home continued to put her elderly husband’s health at serious risk, but a Green Doctor’s reassuring expertise brought her warmth and solace.
Jade was stuck in a nightmarish reality when her broken boiler left her with parental guilt, until she was heard and supported by the compassionate work of Green Doctor.
Rakhmit was trapped in uncertainty until Green Doctor Yasmeen offered dedicated support, empowering her to overcome anxieties and feel secure in her home.
Carol could do nothing to stop the heat escaping through her leaky conservatory roof when Green Doctor Alan came to her rescue – making her safe, dry and warm again.
Meet the Groundwork Green Doctors
Learn more about Groundwork’s wonderful Green Doctors and how they support people in need stay warm and well, including Cath, Chris, Jack, Jayne, Lattoyah, Neill and Rupal.
Watch Rachel’s film to see what being a Green Doctor means to her.

Read about how Janet is supporting families in need across London.