Help & Support
Useful numbers, contacts and links to support you in staying safe from carbon monoxide.
Visit the UK Government online
Understand the official guidance from the government and learn more about the rules regarding carbon monoxide alarms in rental properties.
Get Support From Your Local Gas Distribution Network
The gas distribution networks offer several free services↗️ to households in need of support
Contact numbers
National GAS Emergency Helpline
If you suspect a carbon monoxide leak in your home, this is the number you should call before any others.
This phone number is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ready for emergencies.
Health and Safety Executive
National regulator for workplace health and safety. Work to ensure people feel safe where they live, where they work and, in their environment
Websites
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Citizens Advice
Advice & support
A national charity and network of local charities that offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.
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Think CO
Safety information and training
Think CO aims to save lives by making people more aware of the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning with people who work in the homes of vulnerable people.
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National Energy Action
Advice & support
We are National Energy Action (NEA) - the national fuel poverty charity, working to ensure that everyone in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is warm and safe at home.
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Turn2us
Advice & support
Turn2us is a national charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially.
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Headway
Advice & support
Headway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury by providing vital support and information services.
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HETAS
Industry regulatory
HETAS support cleaner and safer choices for the use of biomass and other solid fuels, appliances, and associated technologies.
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OFTEC
Industry regulators
Leading the way in the off-gas grid heating sector, OFTEC's vision is for all consumers to have safe and efficient heating. We achieve this by working with manufacturers of heating equipment, training providers, UKAS, LABC and other industry experts.
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Gas Safe Register
Professional body
The only official gas registration body of gas businesses and engineers in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey. By law all gas businesses must be on the Gas Safe Register.
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HSE
Industry regulators
National regulator for workplace health and safety. Work to ensure people feel safe where they live, where they work and, in their environment
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HSENI
Industry regulators
HSENI is the lead body responsible for the promotion and enforcement of health and safety at work standards in Northern Ireland.
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Camping and Caravanning Club
Safety advice for camping and caravans
Leading information source and site management for camping and caravan holidays.
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Boat Safety Scheme
Safety advice for boats
Its purpose is to help minimise the risk of boat fires, explosions, or pollution harming visitors to the inland waterways, the waterways' workforce and any other users and to help protect adjacent property, as it is to these parties that the Navigation Authorities may have duties in law.
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National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association
Public Information
Dedicated to preventing senseless CO injuries and deaths, while also focusing on improving the lives of people suffering from its debilitating effects through support, education, and advocacy.
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National Poisons Information Service
Advice service for healthcare professionals
The UK Departments of Health approved, and UK Health Security Agency (HSA) commissioned, national service that provides expert advice on all aspects of acute and chronic poisoning.
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IGEM
Professional body
The professional engineering institution for gas, here to support individuals and organisations connected with the gas sector.
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