Take no chances – Gas Safety Week 2026
When it comes to gas safety, it's always better to be safe than sorry. This week is Gas Safety Week 2026, a national campaign to help people stay safe at home. This year's message is simple: Take No Chances. When it comes to gas safety, it is important to act quickly if something doesn't seem right.
Gas appliances such as boilers, cookers and fires should always be checked and maintained properly. If these appliances aren’t working, they can be dangerous and may cause carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that you cannot see, smell or taste.
Here’s a reminder of some simple gas safety tips:
- Make sure your annual gas safety check is carried out. When you get your appointment from Gateway, please let us know if you can keep it.
- Test your carbon monoxide alarm regularly.
- Look out for warning signs such as yellow or orange flames, black marks around appliances, or unusual noises.
- A Gas Safe Register engineer will bring ID to carry out gas work in your home. Please let them in.
- Know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, including headaches, dizziness, sickness and breathlessness.
For leaseholders:
If you own your home and are responsible for your gas appliances, make sure they are serviced regularly by a qualified Gas Safe Register engineer.
Need to report a repair?
If you think there is a problem with a gas appliance or another repair in your home, please contact us as soon as possible.
Emergency repairs, such as gas leaks, serious water leaks, electrical hazards, security risks, or a complete loss of heating or hot water, should be reported immediately by calling 020 8709 4300.
For non-emergency repairs, you can report them through the MyHome portal or contact our Customer Services Team by email: customer.services@gatewayhousing.org.uk
By taking a few simple steps, we can all help keep our homes, families and communities safe during Gas Safety Week 2026 and throughout the year.
