Summer Customer Newsletter 2023
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14 July is International Non-Binary People’s Day, which aims to celebrate the wide range of people worldwide who identify as non-binary. But do you know what it means to be non-binary? And do you know how you can better support non-binary people? Here are some ideas!
Let’s start with the basics – what does non-binary refer to? The phrase “non-binary” refers to people whose gender identity does not fit neatly into the categories of “man” or “woman.” Non-binary identities are varied and can include people who identify with some aspects of binary identities, while others reject them entirely. Non-binary individuals may […]
PTSD Awareness Day 2023
We are proud to support PTSD Awareness Day 2023. PTSD UK is UK’s only charity dedicated to raising awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can have a significant impact on your daily life – mentally, emotionally and physically. A diagnosis of Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) includes the same symptoms […]
Men’s Health Week : Promoting Well-being and Encouraging Access to Resources
Men’s Health Week is an annual event observed globally to raise awareness about men’s health issues, encourage early detection and treatment of diseases, and promote overall well-being. In the United Kingdom, Men’s Health Week 2023 is set to be a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to improve men’s health outcomes. This year’s theme focuses […]
Loneliness Awareness Week : Connecting Hearts, Overcoming Isolation
Loneliness, an invisible epidemic affecting millions worldwide, has gained significant attention in recent years. In the United Kingdom, efforts to combat loneliness have been marked by the annual Loneliness Awareness Week. In 2023, Loneliness Awareness Week promises to be an impactful event, raising awareness, fostering empathy, and providing vital resources to help individuals overcome the […]
Did you know that fires involving the E-bikes and E-Scooters are a growing safety concern?
E-bikes and e-scooters fire safety guidance. E-bikes and e-scooters are becoming increasingly popular. Most are powered by lithium-ion batteries which can be charged in the home. The use of these batteries in a wide range of household products is becoming increasingly common. It is important when charging e-bikes and e-scooters, you do so safely to […]
Meet Peter Grice, technical officer with our home improvement agency WHiA
Peter Grice is our technical officer. He joined WHiA, Warrington Housing Association’s home improvement agency, earlier this year. He explained to us how his role makes a difference across Warrington and why he loves the drive to work What is your role at WHA: WHiA technical officer: We get referrals, then my task is to […]
Meet Ben, WHA’s asset and compliance apprentice
Ben Gilbody is Warrington Housing Association’s asset and compliance apprentice. He joined WHA at the beginning of the year and we grabbed a quick chat with him between calls to tenants to find out more about his role and why he wanted to become an apprentice. What is your role at WHA: I am an […]
Meet Annie, WHA’s new executive support officer
Annie Crean joined Warrington Housing Association in January 2023 as our new executive support officer. We sat down with Annie to get to know her better and find out what makes her excited to come to work. What is your role at WHA: I started as an executive support officer at the beginning of the year, […]
Universal Credit Change January 2023
A change was made to the Universal Credit system which took effect on 30/01/2023. This was one of the few changes in the September 2022 mini-budget which wasn’t cancelled and it relates to the amount a claimant needs to earn before they are no longer expected to look for additional or better paid work. What’s […]