8 MILLION OLDER PEOPLE LEFT AT RISK AND UNAWARE OF GAS DANGERS

Nearly eight million older people could be at risk from unsafe gas appliances in the UK as Gas Safe Register reveals that three quarters of Britons have never discussed gas safety with older family members. TGS Solutions & Gas Safe Register is urging friends and family to help older people avoid gas dangers in their homes.

Jonathan Samuel, managing director for Gas Safe Register, said:

“We’re urging the nation to reach out to those who are more vulnerable when it comes to gas safety. Together, we can help prevent deaths and injuries and reduce the number of dangerous gas appliances.”

More than 260 over-65's are injured by gas appliances every year , accounting for the majority (57%) of deaths from gas fire heaters at home. As a result, Gas Safe Register is providing three tips to help keep older friends and relatives gas safe at home:

1. Sign up for an annual gas safety check – Only 16% of people speak to their older relatives annually about gas safety. To make it easier, sign up on their behalf for an annual gas safety check reminder at www.tgssolutions.co.uk
   

2. Get savvy with CO poisoning symptoms – One in 9 (11%) over 75's has little or no knowledge of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) and less than half (47%) of Britons can recognise CO poisoning symptoms in their older relatives. Although CO has no smell, taste or colour, symptoms of poisoning include: headaches; dizziness; nausea; breathlessness; collapse and loss of consciousness – all of which can be mistaken for something else.

3. Recognise unsafe gas appliance signs – Just over half of Britons (53%) know the signs of unsafe gas appliances, which include: a lazy yellow flame instead of a crisp blue flame; soot or staining on or around the appliance; excess condensation in the room.

Gas Safe Register investigations find around one in six gas appliances are unsafe , with half of the gas fireplaces investigated found to be dangerous .

Worryingly, older people are half as likely (6%) as other age groups (15%) to have a gas installation or service carried out by a professional to ensure their gas appliances are safe. Make sure they know to ‘Trust the Triangle’ by asking to see their engineer’s Gas Safe ID card and checking it to make sure the engineer is covered to check or fit the appliance in question.

All of our gas safe engineers and contractors are gas safe registered and carry our cards for confirmation of qualification and certified to work on the relevant appliances.

We developed this package to allow every Elderly or Vulnerable customer to have a cost effective product that gives you peace of mind for only £70.00*.

We understand that as we get older our priorities move and monies can become tight, that's why we have spend months researching and developing a package that allows everyone a chance to have their home gas checked and for a fixed price so you know what you will have to paid before we even attend.

Elderly and Vulnerable Safety Inspection package includes.....

This package was put together after many years working with the public and especially the elderly and vulnerable in mind, we noticed that there was nothing like this out their to help give peace of mind to the customer or family members who just want to know they are safe using their gas appliances within their own homes and for a great price.

We have researched the latest in information and structured a package that would benefit the E&V customer*** with safety information contact numbers as well as a full home gas check certificate to confirm safe and correct operation of every natural gas appliances within the property.

The package includes:-

• Gas* soundness test of all gas pipework within the property.

• All gas* appliances inspected and tested for correct and safe operation.

• Check that all gas* appliances are fitted to manufactures requirements.

• Identify any safety issues and given the appropriate advice when required.

• Advise on how to use system controls and clock settings.

• Check the correct operation, positioning and expiry date of Smoke Alarms.(batteries are also changed if required free of charge)

• Check the correct operation, positioning and expiry date of CO Detectors

• Special discounted rates for installation of smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms if required.

• Safety inspection document left onsite with all appliance reading and advice given to the E&V*** customer.

• All works carried out by a certified Gas Safe Engineer.

• Customer Password requests for when the engineer attends to give greater security for the E&V customer.

• Customer safety pack includes safety information, products information, your inspection certificate and fridge magnet with our contact details.

We are offering this E&V Gas Inspection package*** for Only £70.00**

Please contact us direct for further information or to book an appointment

*natural gas installations only

** only within a 20 mile radius of Burton-upon-Trent

*** Qualifying age is from 70+ yrs or Vulnerable person.

Gas Safe Register investigations find around one in six gas appliances are unsafe , with half of the gas fireplaces investigated found to be dangerous .

Worryingly, older people are half as likely (6%) as other age groups (15%) to have a gas installation or service carried out by a professional to ensure their gas appliances are safe. Make sure they know to ‘Trust the Triangle’ by asking to see their engineer’s Gas Safe ID card and checking it to make sure the engineer is covered to check or fit the appliance in question.

To find out about dangers in your area visit www.StayGasSafe.co.uk and to find a Gas Safe registered engineer call 0800 408 5500 or visit www.GasSafeRegister.co.uk.