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The CIPHE's blogs cover a range of plumbing and heating industry issues. With topics of interest to consumers, members, manufacturers, merchants and the wider industry.

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Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) supports National Burn Awareness Day 2023

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11/10/23  

Scalds, Professional advice, Burns 

The 11th October is National Burn Awareness Day, an annual event aimed at reducing the number of burns and scalds occurring in the UK every single day.

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Gas Safety Week 2023

Gas Safety week 2023

11/09/23  

Consumer Advice, Public safety, Carbon Monoxide (CO), Gas 

Gas Safety Week is back with a bang! Now in its 13th year, the event is taking place from 11th to 17th September, and promises to bring installers, organisations and the public together, as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of gas safety.

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Top five reasons why summer is the ideal time to service your boiler

Female gas engineer

17/07/23  

Consumer Advice, Boilers, Heating 

Maintenance minimises the risk of breakdown and helps lengthen the lifespan of your boiler.

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A matter of Pride

Pride

29/06/23  

Construction industry, Inclusivity 

A growing number of the UK population identify as LGBTQ+, which in turn includes thousands of tradespeople in our industry. Our latest blog looks at the issues facing those in the construction sector

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The value of volunteers

Vol week 2023

01/06/23  

Volunteering 

From 1-7 June, the CIPHE is joining charities to celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2023.

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Hosepipe bans – what you should and shouldn’t do

Hose pipe

15/05/23  

Consumer Advice, Water, Water efficiency 

With a hosepipe ban recently being announced by South West Water, the spotlight is back on household water use – and, if last year is anything to go by, other water companies could follow suit.

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Spring Budget 2023: CIPHE Responds

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24/04/23  

Budget, Government 

In response to the Spring Budget 2023, The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating and Engineering (CIPHE) has said the continuing support for energy bills is a relief to many worried about slipping further into fuel poverty.

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HIP Female Skills Competition 2023

Female blog

11/04/23  

Apprenticeships, Training, Plumbing, Heating 

The CIPHE's technical manager, Jerry Whiteley, gives a round-up from the first-ever HIP Female Skills competition.

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HIP Learner of the Year 2023

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05/04/23  

Apprenticeships, Training, Plumbing, Heating 

The CIPHE's technical manager, Jerry Whiteley, gives a round-up of the HIP Learner of the Year competition so far. 

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