The Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering's links section includes links to government bodies, useful associations and organisations covering training and education, links to industry, the Plumbing and Heating Industry Alliance and the World Plumbing Council.
Consumer Protection| www.consumerdirect.gov.uk | Offers the public clear, practical consumer advice. Funded by the Dti. Telephone: 08454 04 05 06 Telephone lines are open 8am-6.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 1pm Saturdays (excluding bank holidays and public holidays). Textphone available on 0845 128 1384. A translation service is also available by calling 08454 04 05 06. |
| www.tsi.org.uk | This website from the Trading Standards Institute is aimed at consumers. |
Education and Training
| www.citb.org.uk | The website of the Construction Industry Training Board deals with recruiting, training and qualifying the construction workforce. It has also opened a online bookshop. |
| www.dfes.gov.uk | The Department for Education and Skills. |
| www.learndirect.co.uk | Want to find a plumbing course in your area? Click on the option to find any course in the UK, type in plumbing and the site will list local (and not so local) colleges in the UK. |
| www.lsc.gov.uk | The Learning and Skills Council with links to 47 local LSC's in England and Wales |
| www.ssda.org.uk | The Sector Skills Development Agency with links to licensed Sector Skills Councils. |
| www.summitskills.org.uk | The Sector Skills Council for the building services engineering industry which encompasses the former National Training Organisations - BPEC for plumbing; ESTTL for heating, ventilating and refrigeration and NET for electrical contracting. |
Government
| www.cabinet-office.gov.uk | Another useful pan-Government web site with an extensive search facility. |
| www.communities.gov.uk | The website of the Communities and Local Government (formerly known as DCLG or ODPM) |
| www.defra.gov.uk | The government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs gave the Institute's ACP scheme government recognition under the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999. Find out more about the department by visiting its website. |
| www.dti.gov.uk | The Department of Trade and Industry's website holds useful information for business, employers and consumers. |
| www.environment-agency.gov.uk | The leading public organisation for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. |
| www.hmso.gov.uk | The website of Her Majesty's Stationary Office is the place to go if you are looking up government documents. |
| www.netregs.gov.uk | This website provides clear guidance to small and medium-sized businesses, helping them stay informed and up-to-date with environmental legislation that affects their businesses. |
| www.number-10.gov.uk | The Number 10 Downing Street web site gives extensive information about announcements and activity across all UK Government Departments. |
| www.ofwat.gov.uk | The Office of Water Services is the economic regulator for the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales |
| www.parliament.uk | The gateway web site to all UK Parliamentary activity including forthcoming business and the Hansard records of debates in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords plus contact details of MP's and Peers. The site also has links to Devolved Parliaments and Assemblies. |
| www.writetothem.com | This website does exactly what it says it does. You can type in your postcode to find out who your MP is and then you can write a fax which will then be sent (via the website) to your MP. The service is free and the response rate from MPs is pretty impressive. |
Health
| www.becarbonmonoxideaware.com | COCAA stands for the Carbon Monoxide Consumer Awareness Alliance, and it is a group made up of organisations that all have an interest in ensuring the public is aware of the dangers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning and how to keep themselves safe. CIPHE are COCAA members and sit on the panel of this organisation. |
| www.gmc-uk.org | The General Medical Council's web site. |
| www.hse.gov.uk | The Health & Safety Executive's website holds a wealth of information governing health and safety practices, regulations and literature on subjects such as asbestos and lead. The website contains a number of leaflets and documents that can be downloaded for free. |
| www.ndsc.ie | The National Disease Surveillance Centre is Irelands leading specialist centre for the surveillance of communicable diseases. |
| www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk | For medical advice call NHS Direct 0845 4647 or visit the website at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk |
Industry
| www.bre.co.uk | The Building Research Establishment holds one of the worlds largest construction industry bookshops and also offers a wealth of information on a massive amount of subjects. |
| www.bsi-global.com | The British Standards Institute holds information on all British Standards, also ISO's, OHSAS, Kitemark and CE marking. The site also has information on testing, assessment and certification and training. |
| www.cbi.org.uk | The Confederation of British Industry web site. |
| www.iod.com | The Institute of Directors web site. |
| www.ukwater.biz | www.ukwater.biz is the internet based directory of the knowledge and skills of UK companies who supply goods and services to the water sector. An e-newsletter is available from the site for UK water and wastewater sector companies currently or wishing to engage in overseas trade. The newsletter is published by UK Trade & Investment, the Government organisation dedicated to help businesses export and grow overseas. |
| www.ukwta.org | The United Kingdom Water Treatment Association has launched their new website which provides a range of information across the water treatment sector, four key technology areas covered by chemical water treatment, water softening, water conditioning and drinking water filters and membranes. |
| www.worldplumbing.org | The mission of the World Plumbing Council is to unite the world plumbing industry to safeguard and protect the environment and the health of nations, for the benefit of all. |
| www.wras.co.uk | The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme's website gives infromation on the Water Regs and Bylaws (in Scotland), the water industry, its publications and approved products to name but a few. |
Media
| www.bbc.co.uk | The BBC's excellent web site which contains links to many useful sources of information including recordings of broadcasts on both national and local TV and radio. |
| www.itv.com | Independent Television's web site with links to all regional variations. |
| www.pa.press.net | The British Press Association's extensive web site. |
Professional Bodies
| www.cic.org.uk | The Construction Industry Council's web site which lists all affiliated member organisations including The Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering. |
| www.engc.org.uk | The Engineering Council (UK) web site listing all licensed nominating professional bodies including The Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering. |
| www.etechb.co.uk | The Engineering and Technology Board. |
Trade Unions
| www.aeeu.org.uk | Amicus is the UK's largest manufacturing trade union. |
| www.tuc.org.uk | The Trades Union Congress web site with links to all 69 affiliated organisations. |