Gas Safety Week 2026 - Take No Chances with Gas Safety
Press Release
The Guild of Letting & Management Limited (GLM) supports Gas Safety Week 2026 and urges people to “Take No Chances” with gas safety
Gas Safety Week takes place from 14th–20th September 2026, bringing together organisations, businesses, community groups and Gas Safe registered engineers across the UK to help keep the nation gas safe.
As a supporter of this year’s campaign, GLM is taking part by sharing gas safety advice with letting agents, posting campaign content on social media, reminding landlords to book an annual gas safety check.
The theme for Gas Safety Week 2026 is Take No Chances. It is a simple but important reminder that if something does not feel right, it should not be ignored. If an appliance needs checking, do not put it off. And if gas work needs doing, always use someone who is Gas Safe registered and qualified for the type of work needed.
Taking the right action can help protect people from serious risks including gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Carbon monoxide is often called the ‘silent killer’ because it cannot be seen, smelt or tasted.
Susie Crolla, Managing Director at GLM said: “We have been supporting the Gas Safe Register and Gas Safety Week for many years. Gas safety is something every household should take seriously, and we want to help people feel confident taking simple steps to protect themselves and their loved ones. We’re proud to support Gas Safety Week and its ‘Take No Chances’ theme, because when it comes to gas safety, it is always better to act early, check properly and never ignore a concern.”
Rob Denman, Director of Gas Services at Gas Safe Register, said: “Gas Safety Week brings supporters together to share vital safety advice and help protect the public from the risks of unsafe gas work. This year’s theme, ‘Take No Chances’, is a clear reminder that small actions, such as booking an annual gas safety check and checking that your gas engineer is registered and qualified to do the work, can make a big difference. We’re delighted that GLM is supporting the campaign and helping to spread this important message to their customers and community.”
As part of Gas Safety Week, GLM is encouraging people take no chances by following these simple but important steps:
Arrange an annual gas safety check.
Gas appliances should be safety checked once a year and serviced regularly by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Tenants should check that their landlord has arranged this, as landlords are legally required to do so and provide a copy of the Gas Safety Record.
Check your engineer is Gas Safe registered.
Always use a Gas Safe registered engineer and ensure they’re qualified for the work that needs doing. You can check this via the Gas Safe Register website and the engineer’s ID card.
Look out for warning signs that could indicate your gas appliances are not working correctly.
Signs may include lazy yellow/orange flames instead of crisp blue ones, black marks on or around the appliance, a pilot light that keeps going out, too much condensation in the room, or error messages on the appliance’s control panel. If you spot these signs, stop using the appliance and contact a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Recognise the signs of CO poisoning.
Remember the six main symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, nausea, collapse, and loss of consciousness.
Install and regularly test an audible carbon monoxide (CO) alarm.
When purchasing an alarm check it’s marked to standard EN 50291. Regular testing helps ensure alarms are working and able to alert you to the presence of CO.
Ensure your home’s vents and flues are not blocked.
Vents and flues are there to ensure your gas appliances work safely. Blocking them could prevent this.
Never DIY gas work.
Before drilling or hammering, check there is no risk of hitting a gas pipe. Never attempt gas work yourself if you suspect something is wrong with a gas appliance, or it is not working correctly. Always leave it to the experts.
People can keep up to date with Gas Safe Register’s updates and advice throughout Gas Safety Week by following @GasSafetyWeek on X and @GasSafeRegister on Facebook, X and Instagram or by searching #GSW26. GLM will also be sharing campaign updates through guildofletting.com, Instagram @guildlet and Linkedin @the-guild-of-letting-and-management-limited
Gas Safe Register is the official register for legally qualified gas engineers. You can find or check a registered engineer in your area by visiting GasSafeRegister.co.uk.
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For more information about Guild of Letting & Management Limited contact:- Susie Crolla BA Hons LLB MPhil
Tel: 01992 479974
Email: info@guild-let.co.uk
Gas Safe Register is the registration body appointed by the Health and Safety Executive to manage the register of qualified gas engineers in the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey. It is a legal requirement for anyone carrying out domestic and commercial gas work to be registered and comply with the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998. The register of more than 148,000 gas engineers held by Gas Safe Register aims to protect people from unsafe gas work. Gas Safe Register assesses the competence of engineers by inspecting the gas work they have carried out to make sure they are safe to work on gas. Gas Safe Register is focused on gas safety and campaigns to raise awareness of gas safety risks associated with using illegal gas workers.
Gas Safe Register deals with all aspects of the downstream gas industry covered by the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. It covers both piped natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). www.GasSafeRegister.co.uk.
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