What a year 2020 has turned out to be
Warrington Housing Associations Director of Operations, Niki Stockton, sums up the year of 2020. I hope you, your families and friends remain safe and well. We are really proud of the commitment our colleagues, contractors and partners have shown in supporting our customers and communities through these challenging times and to our customers for […]
WHA’s Winter Newsletter 2020
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Online panto brings Christmas cheer to older people watching and taking part at home
Many of us are looking forward to saying “it’s behind you!” to 2020. And to see the year out on a high – our LifeTime community centre – put on a Zoom pantomime with people aged 50 and over who would normally enjoy festivities together in person. It is the first time LifeTime has done panto […]
Coronavirus Update to our Customers
From 2 December Warrington is now in High Alert under the new tiers that the government has introduced. Warrington Housing Association is continuing to provide as many services to customers as possible in a safe way, following all of the guidance. Please let us know if you are having any difficulties so that we […]
A message from our chief executive, David Cummins
2020 presented challenges to us and our customers in ways that we have never experienced before. As I reflect on this year, I would like to thank our customers, staff and volunteers across Warrington Housing Association, LifeTime and WhiA for their incredible efforts to demonstrate compassion, kindness and community spirit at a time when it […]
Money Advice Newsletter Article – Winter 2020
It’s been a difficult year for everyone and particularly tough on our finances, especially for those who have lost income or work. It’s been extremely hard to keep track of all the financial support measures and changes implemented by the Government, so we’ve tried to put everything together in one place so you can make […]
How WHiA is more than just a repair service for older people
From boiler repairs and leaking roofs to having a chat – WHiA is a lifeline to Warrington’s older residents as the nights draw in. The home improvement service is run by Warrington Housing Association for older, disabled or vulnerable people and families on low incomes who own their own homes or live in private rented […]
The WHiA team are more like family than work colleagues
As England closed down for another month of lockdown, we spoke to Nicola Isaac, a caseworker with WHA-run Warrington Home Information and Improvement Agency. She returned to WHiA earlier this year after maternity leave and found it a very different place to the one she had left 10 months before. Nicola has been part […]
Navigating the benefits maze for mixed-aged couples
Recent changes to the welfare benefits system have created a minefield for couples nearing their retirement age, meaning they could be over £100 per week worse off if they make the wrong choices regarding which benefits to claim. To help residents understand their rights, our Money Advice Officer has put together a Q&A about how […]
Coronavirus Update to Customers
Whilst the majority of our colleagues will be working from home during this next phase of lockdown, we will continue with a “business as usual” approach to delivering all of our services. However, please let us know if you are having any difficulties so that we can provide you with additional support during this time. […]
