Empowering Our People: Warrington Housing Association’s Mental Health First Aiders
In the UK, it is widely believed that one in four adults experience mental illness in their lifetime. Whilst it has long been a value of Warrington Housing Association, as well as a national legal requirement, to protect and promote the physical health of colleagues. The mental health statistics and discussions from local and national […]
What WHA is doing to tackle anxiety and loneliness for tenants
Earlier this year, the government published its annual English Housing Survey covering 2019/20. Sadly, one of the standout findings from the report after looking at the wellbeing of individuals across all types of occupancies was that social renters felt more anxious than others and had the lowest wellbeing scores. Loneliness was another area where social renters […]
Mark Siviter, our Asset and Compliance Officer discusses gas safety in your home
This week is Gas Safety Week so Mark Siviter, Warrington Housing Association’s Asset Compliance Officer, spoke to us about gas safety in your home. Mark says ”We have a duty as a landlord to make sure that all gas appliances, fittings and flues owned by Warrington Housing Association are safe. It is also a requirement […]
Short community walks to build confidence and fitness – Starting soon!
Warrington Voluntary Action are organising walks within our communities to help local people to get out and about again. The walks are very short (approximately 10 – 20 minutes depending on ability levels) and are aimed at individuals who would like to build their confidence and fitness safely and gradually. Following the short walk the group […]
WHA Summer Newsletter
What the £20 a week cut to Universal Credit will mean to one WHA resident
Many will be aware that the government is planning to cut universal credit and working tax credit by £20 a week in October even though this money has been a lifeline for families across the country during the pandemic. It was brought in because the government recognised that families needed more to live on. Many […]
Universal Credit Update – Self-Employed
A recent change to Universal Credit for self-employed claimants could mean their payments will reduce. Our Money Advice Officer explains what’s changing and what you can do about it. What’s the issue? In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Government changed the law from 30 March 2020 to give Universal Credit Work Coaches extra powers […]
Mayor of Warrington performs sod-cutting ceremony to celebrate the start of construction of new affordable homes in Penketh
Warrington Housing Association has started the build of 30 new homes for affordable rent on the site of the former Penketh Tavern. To celebrate, a sod-cutting ceremony was performed by the Mayor of Warrington, Mrs. Maureen Creaghan. These new homes on Greystone Road are for people aged 55 and over and will be ready for […]
Meet our new Customer Experience Manager Sarah Whyment who is championing our commitment to our residents’ quality of living
In November last year, the Government published the social housing white paper which was developed to ensure that any customers living in social housing are in a safe environment, with good quality homes, and that they are listened to – with a process in place for any issues or complaints they may have. Just […]
A move to Lyon Court inspires return of much loved hobby
We have no doubt that there are many artistic, creative and talented people who live in our properties, so it came as no surprise when we learnt that one of our tenants at Lyon Court, Diana Delooze was a lover of writing poetry and had in fact written one about her time there. Diana […]
