Kind to your mind
We all have times when we feel stressed, low or anxious, or having trouble sleeping. For practical tips and expert advice to improve your mental health, visit www.kindtoyourmind.org #BeKindtoYourMind #EveryMindMatters Remember to take a break and have some time just to relax and unwind. Visit www.kindtoyourmind.org where you will find podcasts with leading experts offering […]
Stay healthy with these NHS recommended exercises
At this time people are spending a considerable amount of time in self-isolation, but there are ways people of all ages and ability can keep active through a variety of exercises. When it comes to physical activity, we know that our balance and muscle strength is crucial for allowing us to remain healthy and independent, and […]
WHA Retirement Schemes had an EGGxciting time this Easter!
Easter should be a time to enjoy a long bank holiday weekend, spend time with family and be allowed to eat chocolate eggs for breakfast. However while we are all in lockdown, this Easter was very different for many of us, but despite this our wonderful Scheme Managers and Independent Living Coordinators wanted to make […]
Partnership work is vital to provide support
Despite the country being in lockdown and many of our own WHA residents and LifeTime members being in self-isolation, the kindness of strangers has continued to surprise our residents. Food parcels deliveries to those most vulnerable are vital during this time to ensure that they can continue to have some of the most basis things […]
Happy? OK? Sad?
www.happyoksad.org.uk has information about local & national mental health services that can offer information, advice, support or treatment If someone you know needs help, www.happyoksad.org.uk has a directory of local and national mental health support services. www.happyoksad.org.uk has tips for simple things you can do to feel good, as well as links to self-help […]
WHA Coronavirus Update to Customers
For those customers who are concerned about paying their rent, please click HERE, where you will find access to the resources and support you might need. If you are still have difficulties, please contact us We are continuing with our customer vulnerability & welfare checks by phone, WhatsApp, Facetime and Zoom, if you would like […]
How we are working Together With Tenants to make WHA policies even better
We have been an early adopter of the National Housing Federation’s Together with Tenants Charter – but we found you may not have all the answers if you are not asking the right questions. The “aim of creating a stronger, more balanced relationship with tenants and residents” is something we historically held dear and is even more […]
Useful Links
Check out the following links for further help, advice and access to services: Latest Government information HERE Information for parents & carers HERE https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3FQFSnx6SZWsQn3TJYYlFNy/information-and-support-domestic-abuse http://safelives.org.uk/news-views/domestic-abuse-and-covid-19 https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ https://www.warrington.gov.uk/report-abuse-vulnerable-adult https://www.warrington.gov.uk/mars https://www.warrington.gov.uk/domesticabuse My Life Warrington – Find local services, events, advice and support in Warrington. Red Cross – The British Red Cross help people get the support they need if crisis […]
Colleagues forum to drive our standards up and stress down
Warrington Housing Association has set up a colleague forum to maintain our Investors in People gold standards and it couldn’t come at a more appropriate time than during the deadly coronavirus outbreak. One of the first things our forum will be tackling is how to combat staff stress, not only during a global pandemic but […]
COVID-19 Customer Update
We would like to thank our customers for their continued support during this unprecedented time. We are aiming to provide regular updates of how we are maintaining our ‘interim’ service delivery and continuing to support our customers and these are detailed below. Please remember, that while we are not physically in the office at the […]
