Green Doctor Cumbria

09/10/2026

Keep curtains open while the sun is out to let natural light and solar heat warm up your rooms...

Then, close at dusk (around 4 PM) - Draw your curtains shut as soon as it starts to get dark to trap the accumulated heat inside.

You can make this trick even more effective by using thermal curtains or adding a fleece or thick lining to your existing ones.

This simple habit helps cut down on drafts and can delay the time you need to turn on your central heating, saving money on winter energy bills.

For more support, contact the best🔥Barrow Energy Support Team, by calling Rebecca at Citizens Advice Barrow on 📞07721 800347 or Chris on 📞07918 641502 or complete a form using the link: GreenDoctorBarrow.info

Funded through the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme
🔥team, to and in with Citizens Advice Barrow Energy Redress Scheme and Groundwork NE & Cumbria for lower

08/10/2026

Is your hot water bottle safe?

It's that time of year when a hot water bottle is handy to cheaply stay warm, however hot water bottles generally need replacing every two years from the date of manufacture.

• Look for the daisy, or wheel shape.
• The date is the number, displayed in the central circle.
• The months of the year, are in the segments, rotating clockwise around this.
• Dots inside the segment, indicate when the hot water bottle was made.

This hot water bottle was manufactured in November 2007 and is no longer safe.
Hot water bottles can perish and cause dangerous scalding.

Check yours, before using.

Our Green Doctors will soon be issuing Winter warm packs, containing a hot water bottle. For further information, contact us on 01229 486430, or complete a referral using the link: GreenDoctor.info

helping you in with Cadent Foundation and Groundwork NE & Cumbria

07/10/2026

Make a meaningful impact every day by helping individuals overcome barriers and achieve their employment goals.

Join our dynamic Employment Team as a dedicated Employment Advisor, supporting individuals 1:1 on their journey into work, developing action plans, building skills, and driving positive outcomes in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.

Full and/or part time hours available.

If this is you, please apply via the link below ⬇️
https://www.groundwork.org.uk/jobs/employment-advisor/

For more information on the role, or for an informal discussion please contact Sam Miller on 📞 (Project Manager) on 07909 231895.

Please note, should we receive a high volume of applications, we may look to close the role early, therefore we recommend an early application.

07/10/2026

Our Green Doctor Darren, will be at:

📌 North Scale Community Centre, Warm Hub
📅 Monday 12th October
🕦 11:30 - 13:00

Pop in for a warm drink and a friendly chat - plus pick up some free home energy advice while you’re here.

helping you in with North Scale Community Centre Cadent Foundation and Groundwork NE & Cumbria

06/10/2026

Here's one from Sunday's Age Friendly Festival at Kendal Leisure centre.

Thanks for inviting us along Age Friendly South Lakeland

We met some lovely people, shared some helpful advice and handed out a few freebies to keep people warm and prepared for winter.🍂🍁😊

helping you and this in with Groundwork NE & Cumbria

06/10/2026

School's back. Nights are darker. Bills are higher.

The solution?

Go to bed early. You'll save money, save energy...and maybe even save your sanity. 😄

For more helpful tips and advice on how to save, contact the best🔥Barrow Energy Support Team, by calling Rebecca at Citizens Advice Barrow on 📞07721 800347 or Chris on 📞07918 641502 or complete a form using the link: GreenDoctorBarrow.info

Funded through the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

🔥team, to and in with Citizens Advice Barrow Energy Redress Scheme and Groundwork NE & Cumbria for lower

06/10/2026

On today - 😃 with St Mary's Hospice Community Hub for their Community Connections Hub

👉 Our Green Doctor Darren, will be at - Together at the Movies
📅 Today Tuesday 6th October
🕜 1.30pm - 3.30pm
📍 Royalty Cinema, Bowness

Join us along with other organisations for FREE home energy advice and much more!

05/10/2026

👉 ❇ Meet The Team ❇

"Becoming a qualified Green Doctor has become one of my biggest achievements.

It's been hard work and a massive learning experience. I love every day of my work. There is no bigger feeling than going home at the end of the day knowing that I have made a difference to someone's day and helped and supported them in every way possible that I can.

Every day is different and can be challenging, but it's worth every single minute and hour of each working day. Seeing smiles on people's faces and feeling that you have made a difference makes it all worthwhile.

I work with amazing people, colleagues, and managers, and I have had the best support from day one. I can't thank you all enough for helping me become part of this amazing team."

Heartfelt words from Darren 💚

Keep a look out for more Meet The Team posts 😊

helping and in with
Cadent Foundation and Groundwork NE & Cumbria

04/10/2026

🌟Congratulations, to our colleague, who is based further north, Becca for passing your NEA Level 3 Award. 💚

🎉 🥳 🌟 Huge, congratulations today to Becca,
on passing your NEA Level 3 exam, both practical and written.

* (National Energy Action (NEA) Level 3 Award in Energy Awareness is an accredited qualification for frontline workers who give energy advice to households).

with National Energy Action and Groundwork NE & Cumbria

04/10/2026

Our Green Doctor Andy will be at the next Age Friendly Festival today at Kendal Leisure Centre

📅 on today Sunday 4th October
📌 Burton Rd, Kendal LA9 7HX
🕥 11.00am - 2.30pm

Drop by the Green Doctor stall and get some FREE impartial home energy saving advice, from Andy to help save money over winter. 😊

helping you and over to and in with Groundwork NE & Cumbria