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Each year over 1.2 million people are injured due to electrical accidents in their homes. According to government figures, in 2019 / 2020 over 18,000 fires in UK homes were caused by electrical systems, electrical equipment, and cooking appliances.

Each year over 1.2 million people are injured due to electrical accidents in their homes. As a business, we now complete electrical testing every five years, in all our properties to comply with legal requirements and to keep you and your families as safe as possible. If you receive a letter or phone call to make an appointment, please allow our engineers access to complete this important work so we can ensure you are safe at home.

WDH’s Les Thompson, Specialist Contracts Manager, and Jamie Burton, Electrical Operations Manager have shared best practice with others to contribute to a nationwide Code of Practice for the Management of Electrotechnical Care in Social Housing.