This year, Gas Safety Week ran from 8 – 14 September 2025, marking its 15th anniversary. The primary theme this year was “Looking after your home, friends and family”, emphasising that gas safety isn’t just for engineers or landlords but something everyone can play a part in.
By choosing this broadly relatable theme, the campaign made the message more accessible to the public: homeowners, tenants, landlords, and even neighbours were invited to take notice.
Good industry participation and alignment.
The campaign was supported by a wide range of organisations across the gas, heating and safety sectors, including us. For example, Liquid Gas UK (representing LPG/biopropane) pledged support, pointing out that the message is also relevant for off-grid users.
There was also political and institutional visibility: a reception at the House of Commons on 11 September brought together MPs, industry professionals and representatives of the main registration body. This kind of alignment strengthens the campaign’s authority.
Clear action points and educational content:
The campaign communicated a number of simple, actionable messages:
* Use a registered engineer (check the correct credentials).
* Book an annual gas safety check/service (especially before winter).
* Fit/test carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, and recognise warning signs (lazy yellow/orange flames, soot marks, etc.).
Spread the message: talk to friends, family, tenants, neighbours. Because safety can be communal. These are all solid, well-targeted prompts for the public and trade audience.
Launching in early September, as they have always done, is ideal: many homes will be preparing to switch on their central heating as the weather cools, and attend to boilers, fires and other gas appliances. The campaign took advantage of that context (“pre-winter check could save lives, and cut your bills”).
Opportunities:
Even with a well-run campaign like Gas Safety Week, there will still be knowledge gaps among the public; For example, a recent survey found that “four in ten Brits would not know what to do if they had a gas leak in their home”. This campaign, however, is showing year after year, gas safety awareness is improving. While the broad theme (“home, friends, family”) is inclusive, different audience segments would possibly benefit further from more tailored messages, for example:
* Renters vs. homeowners (different rights/responsibilities)
* Landlords and building managers (legal duties)
* Off-grid users (LPG/bio-propane) vs. mains-gas users
* Vulnerable households (elderly, low income, HMOs)
Some of the campaign materials addressed these, but possibly, further segmentation could help improve effectiveness in harder to reach groups.
Running a week of focused activity is hugely valuable, but the real challenge is converting that into long-term safe practices (annual checks, correctly installed CO alarms, verified engineers).
Gas Safety Week 2025 delivered a well-coordinated campaign with a relevant theme, strong industry support and clear action-oriented messages. It was very well timed and addressed an issue of real importance as households head into winter. For homeowners, landlords and businesses, it provided a good reminder to take gas safety seriously.
We look forward to supporting Gas Safety Week 2026 and beyond.
