Disrepair claims companies – know your rights
We are aware that many of our residents have recently been contacted by various disrepair claim companies promising to win them compensation by making a disrepair claim against Warrington Housing Association. The goal of these companies is to make money by generating referrals to solicitors who will pay hundreds of pounds for each case that […]
Warrington Housing Association participate in national Net Zero Week 11-15th October that TPAS and PlaceShapers are hosting
As Warrington Housing Association participate in national Net Zero Week 11-15th October that TPAS and PlaceShapers are hosting, we spoke to one of our customers about how she had benefitted from Warrington Housing Association fitting solar panels to all the properties at Ashley Close 6 years ago. Customer Tracy Smith says how happy she was […]
Medicines made from plasma save and transform the lives of over 17,000 people in England each year.
NHS Blood and Transplant is asking for men between the ages of 17 and 66 to consider donating their blood plasma. Men are more likely to have the blood plasma volumes and larger vein sizes making them ideal donors. Donating plasma takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes and is completely safe. During the process […]
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 […]
