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Fire Door Safety Week: Five things to check fire door safety
News
23 September 2024

Red Kite supports Fire Door Safety Week 2024

Category: Home safety

We're supporting Fire Door Safety Week 2024.

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News
1 July 2024

Essential overdue checks completed to keep our tenants safe

Category: Home safety

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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Condensation On Window
News
27 March 2024

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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2024 02 15 Clover Leaf Plugs
News
15 February 2024

Clover leaf plugs pose electrical dangers

Category: Home safety

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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A tumble dryer - original photo by Mike King www.flickr.com/photos/chestermikeuk/
News
5 January 2024

Do you know how to maintain and use your tumble dryer safely?

Category: Home safety

Tumble dryers are a useful addition to any household, but do you know how to use them safely?

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Heating graphic
News
8 December 2023

Vulnerable tenant's home made warm again thanks to team effort

Category: Home safety

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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Gas Safety
News
23 November 2023

Red Kite Home Safety Team secures court orders for overdue gas inspections

Category: Home safety

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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Lithium Batteries
News
19 September 2023

Understanding the dangers of lithium batteries

Category: Home safety

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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Gas ring burner - image by Steve Selwood (Flickr BY-NC-SA-2)
News
23 January 2023

Don't be fooled by dangerous meter scams

Category: Home safety

Tampering with a gas meter or supply is both illegal and highly dangerous.

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Fire
News
22 October 2018

Family were lucky to escape fire alive

Category: Home safety

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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Gas Safety
Blogs
29 January 2016

Disparity in how we approach gas safety

Category: Home safety

These days, gas safety is a subject that we all prioritise - but are we doing enough?

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