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Essential overdue checks completed to keep our tenants safe
If you receive a letter with a gas or electrical safety check appointment, let us in so we can keep you and your family safe.
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Collaborating with Bucks Fire and Rescue Service
We've been working with Bucks Fire and Rescue Service, providing homes as training grounds.
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CEO shadows tenant damp, mould and condensation visits
Our Group Chief Executive, Trevor, went out and about with one of our Technical Officers to diagnose damp, mould and condensation issues in our tenants homes.
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Clover leaf plugs pose electrical dangers
Experts are urging people to check their electrical devices for ‘clover leaf’ shaped plugs, warning that they can cause fires or electric shocks.
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Do you know how to maintain and use your tumble dryer safely?
Tumble dryers are a useful addition to any household, but do you know how to use them safely?
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Vulnerable tenant's home made warm again thanks to team effort
Thanks to a great team effort, we've managed to restore central heating to the home of one of our tenants who is particularly vulnerable.
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Red Kite Home Safety Team secures court orders for overdue gas inspections
Repeated lack of cooperation from two of our tenants meant we had no other option but to pursue legal action to ensure their homes and lives are safe.
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Understanding the dangers of lithium batteries
Lithium batteries are widely used in mobile phones and DIY tools, as well as larger equipment such as electric bikes and e-scooters - but they can be a fire risk.
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Don't be fooled by dangerous meter scams
Tampering with a gas meter or supply is both illegal and highly dangerous.
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Family were lucky to escape fire alive
The dangers of tampering with electrics became a terrifying reality for one family who were lucky to escape with their lives after their home was destroyed by fire.
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Disparity in how we approach gas safety
These days, gas safety is a subject that we all prioritise - but are we doing enough?
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Gas safety saves lives: Carbon monoxide detectors fitted in all Red Kite homes
After a yearlong safety campaign, more than 11,000 free carbon monoxide detectors have been fitted in the homes that we manage.