[MargaretR]

In June I stopped using gas appliances when I added natural gas to my list of chemical sensitivities.

I gave away my gas cooker, switched off my combi boiler, and bought electric heaters

I overcome the lack of hot water from taps by using the electric shower head to fill the handbasin, and I have a dishwasher. If I need hot water for cleaning purposes I can fill a bucket from the shower or boil a kettle.

Central heating is not essential for survival.