Helping households reduce bills and improve home comfort

Home Energy Scotland, funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Energy Saving Trust, is committed to tackling fuel poverty and helping Scotland address the climate emergency. Home Energy Scotland provides free, impartial advice to help households make their homes warmer, reduce energy bills, and lower carbon emissions. Support includes practical energy‑saving tips, referrals to funding schemes such as Warmer Homes Scotland, and guidance on improving home heating systems.

Working with NHS teams to reach more people

The NHS is the largest employer in the UK – and in Strathclyde alone, NHS engagement accounts for more than 60% of Home Energy Scotland’s employee events delivery. This creates a powerful opportunity to reach people through trusted professionals who understand the link between health and home conditions. By working closely with NHS teams, thousands of households can be supported earlier and more effectively.

Connecting patients to tailored energy advice

The Home Energy Scotland referral portal plays a key role in this partnership. It’s a secure online tool that allows NHS services and other partners to refer people quickly and easily to Home Energy Scotland for personalised energy advice.

Across Strathclyde, the portal is used by a wide range of NHS teams – from acute hospitals and specialist services to mental health, community health, and public health programmes. This means energy advice becomes part of routine healthcare contact points, whether that’s at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, or community clinics and hubs across Lanarkshire.

The result is simple: frontline health professionals can connect vulnerable patients and families to practical help with energy costs and home warmth, making it easier for people to manage costs and stay well.

Supporting NHS staff wellbeing

Home Energy Scotland’s support doesn’t stop with patients. Cold homes and rising energy bills also affect NHS staff, impacting resilience and overall wellbeing.

That’s why Home Energy Scotland regularly takes part in staff wellbeing days at major hospital sites including Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Gartnavel Hospital, and the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. Advisors offer practical tips and signpost staff to funding schemes that can help reduce their bills and improve home warmth. These events complement NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Healthy Working Lives programme, reinforcing the importance of supporting staff both at work and at home.

Making energy advice easier to access

Home Energy Scotland is also featured in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde’s “All About Money” staff support hub – a resource designed to help employees manage financial wellbeing. Through this platform, NHS staff can access trusted guidance on energy efficiency and funding options.

Embedding energy support in healthcare settings

Home Energy Scotland is a regular presence in hospitals, clinics, and community settings – such as ongoing advice stands at Stobhill Hospital. By engaging health visitors and other frontline professionals, Home Energy Scotland creates trusted referral pathways that reach households who might otherwise miss out on support. This joined‑up approach helps reduce fuel poverty, improve home comfort, and support healthier communities across Scotland.

Published April 2026