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applications and, in one sense, this time the Sir Denis Rooke Memorial Lecture our industry and it is great achievement
has been an opportunity for members was one of the first IGEM events to be that gas has continued to flow despite
to catch up on mandatory CPD through postponed, followed by our conference the considerable staffing challenges on
access to our resources, including video programme and YPPC heats. Revised all companies working in the sector.
content via IGEMtv. We are also looking plans for these have been made and, Finally, I want to thank you all,
at supplementing this by bringing some depending upon how we all come out members and staff alike, who are
of our technical training online. of the ‘social distancing’, we hope to going the extra mile to support IGEM
There are difficult challenges, of execute these in the autumn. and our wider engineering profession
course, and it was unfortunate that More widely, it is a difficult time for at this time.

YOUR COVID-19 QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Is IGEM still open for business? Can I still access technical standards? Fund. The fund is the gas industry’s
We want to reassure you that the Both hard copy and online standards leading welfare charity and exists
safety and well-being of our members are still available for purchase. For more to provide support and financial
and staff is paramount, which is why information on standards, get in touch assistance to needy and distressed
IGEM has taken steps for its staff to with the Technical Services team. members of the institution and their
operate remotely. immediate families.
Despite the challenges of the What about conferences, events and training? If you are in need of assistance
current situation, we are continuing The institution’s conference, events or know someone who may need
to support the industry as best and training programme, including assistance, please approach or
we can, just as we know you will the Gas Industry Awards, has been encourage them to approach the
be working hard to ensure the reviewed and a number of changes have institution. Membership of the fund
safe supply of gas to homes and been made to the schedule. An update is open to all grades of membership
businesses around the world. regarding the current status of IGEM and no contribution or donation is
Whilst we have modified the way events can be found on our website. required. However, members, and
in which we operate, our teams are any others wishing to do so, can make
still working and adaptations have Can I access financial support? voluntary donations or bequests. More
been made so that IGEM can continue We are of course aware of the impact information is available on our website.
to offer a number of core functions of COVID-19 on many peoples’ jobs
with minimal disruption to business and livelihoods. If you find that you How do I get in touch?
as usual. can’t pay for your membership, The main contact number +44 (0)1509
through no fault of your own, you 678 150 is still in use, as are the direct
What is happening with my application? should speak to us as soon as possible line numbers for each member of the
Applications will continue to be as it gives us the best chance of secretariat. The team will be picking
taken and processed as normal. providing support. up emails as normal, so you should
If you have any specific queries As the current epidemic has not experience any difficulties getting
regarding your application, contact caused financial hardship for many, in touch via general@igem.org.uk. For
a member of our Membership we would like to remind members of the most up to date information, visit
Services team. the IGEM Incorporated Benevolent www.igem.org.uk.

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