Meet the Team: Maddie Smout

At GMS, our people are at the heart of what we do—and today, we’re thrilled to introduce you to one of the newest members of our close-knit family, Maddie Smout! Having joined us six months ago, Maddie has quickly become an integral part of our daily operations and a friendly, reliable point of contact for… Read more »

Meet the Team: Tom Sullivan

At GMS, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the people who help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes—and on the front lines. Today, we’re catching up with Tom Sullivan, one of our dedicated Water Hygiene Engineers, who’s been with us for the past eight months. Tom joined GMS eight months ago and hit… Read more »

The Critical Importance of Water Hygiene Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in Healthcare Settings

In healthcare environments—where vulnerable patients rely on safe, clean surroundings—water hygiene is not just a compliance issue; it’s a critical aspect of patient safety and infection control. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for water systems is an essential strategy to prevent microbial contamination, protect at-risk individuals, and meet stringent regulatory standards. What is Water Hygiene PPM?… Read more »

Housing Association fined £900k after putting resident at risk of exposure to legionella in the properties water system.

44 samples were found to be positive which indicated that the water system was colinised with Legionella Bacteria. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) sucessfully prosicuted Sanctury Housing and identified that they poorly managed the risk of legionella in the water system of Vincent Naughton Court, with staff inadequately trained and supervised. The residents were… Read more »

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Hot Tubs and Legionella: What You Need to Know

Understanding Legionella Legionella bacteria naturally occur in freshwater environments but become problematic when they grow in man-made water systems like hot tubs. The bacteria multiply in warm water, particularly between 20°C and 45°C, making hot tubs an ideal breeding ground. Inhalation of contaminated water droplets or aerosols can lead to infection. Why Hot Tubs Are… Read more »

GMS appointed to Fusion 21 Framework!

GMS Services Ltd is proud to be part of the new Fusion21 Building Safety and Compliance Framework – Lot 4: Legionella Monitoring and Control. Through this four-year framework, we offer nationwide coverage to the education, healthcare, and housing sectors, as well as to the broader public sector. The framework allows for both direct award contracts… Read more »