Get a free carbon monoxide alarm as well as advice on avoiding dangers of ‘silent killer’ gas
- Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire is offering members of the public free carbon monoxide alarms as well as advice
- Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas produced by some household appliances if they are installed or used incorrectly
- The gas can’t be seen or smelled and can cause death
Anyone concerned about carbon monoxide in their home can claim a free alarm as well as advice from a vital South Gloucestershire charity.
Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire is giving free carbon monoxide alarms along with advice on how to avoid the dangers of the poisonous gas.
Carbon monoxide is produced by some household appliances if they are installed or used incorrectly.
It cannot be seen or smelt and exposure can cause poisoning and death.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for 40 deaths and around 4,000 A&E visits in England and Wales each year.
Anyone wanting to get their free alarm should arrange an appointment with the charity.
A carbon monoxide alarm is best way to protect against ‘silent killer’
Lead Supervisor Emmanuelle Claverie said: “We are raising awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide – which is called the ‘silent killer’ because it cannot be smelt or seen.
“The symptoms of poisoning are very similar to common illnesses.
“A carbon monoxide alarm is the best way to protect yourself and become aware when there is an issue in your home.
“We can provide a free carbon monoxide alarm to anyone who comes to us for advice about the issue.”
To book an appointment, please call the charity’s Admin Office Answerphone on 01454 334961 and leave a message with your name, telephone number and state that you would like a call back about carbon monoxide advice.
Advisers will be able to call back on Mondays and Wednesday afternoons.
Alternatively, use our form here to leave your details for an Adviser to call you back: https://forms.office.com/e/n34W3YpiNN
Or come to any of our drop-ins around South Gloucestershire and ask for a carbon monoxide appointment.
The times and venues for these are as follows:
Yate Office, Kennedy Way, BS37 4DQ
Monday 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Tuesday 10.00 am – 3.00 pm
Friday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Tuesday 10.00 am – 3.00 pm
Friday 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Lyde Green, Lyde Green Community Centre, BS16 7GW
Monday 10.00 am – 12 noon
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield, Page Community Association, BS16 4NE
Friday 10.00 am – 12 noon
Bradley Stoke, Jubilee Centre, BS32 8HL
Wednesday 10.00 am – 12 noon
Cadbury Heath, Juice Project, Newton Road, BS30 8EL
1st & 3rd Monday of the month 10.00 am – 12 noon
Thornbury, Thornbury Town Hall, High Street, BS35 2AR
Tuesday 10.00 am – 12 noon
Emersons Green, Emersons Green Village Hall, Emerson Way, BS16 7AP
Thursday 10.00 am – 12 noon
Stoke Gifford, The Community Centre, Little Stoke, BS34 6HR
2nd & 4th Monday of the month 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm
Published 05/11/24.
