WHA staff (and their families) go above and beyond to support their community
The staff at WHA have been working hard to make a difference in the community during the pandemic – and their families are even getting involved too! WHiA caseworker Nicola Isaac’s daughter, Grace, aged six, has become a YouTube sensation and even raised money for Age UK to tackle loneliness experienced by the elderly. […]
Text support service launches for boroughs parents, carers and teens
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is beginning the roll out of a new secure text messaging service for parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-19 years old, enabling them to get timely and trusted health advice from a health professional (a Health Visitor or School Nurse). As our lives have changed […]
New maintenance officer settles into his role at WHA
Warrington Housing Association has appointed a new maintenance officer, Bill Wainwright, who has himself been a resident of Warrington for some 20 years. Here he talks to us about his new role and gave us a brief insight into his past career and time outside of the office. So, Bill, what did you do before […]
Introduction to one of our valued apprentices
We would like to welcome apprentice – Matthew Carter – to the team, who has not had an easy start of it – beginning his career with WHA just before the pandemic began. This, however, has not squashed his enthusiasm for his new role. Matthew is our new housing coordinator apprentice, graduating with a History degree […]
Rent Increase April 2021
WHA reviews rent levels each year. For the four years prior to April 2020, most residents would not have experienced an increase in rent. Most received a year-on-year 1% rent decrease. A new Rent Standard was issued by the Government which meant that from April 2020, housing associations were once again able to increase social […]
Childrens Mental Health Week 2021
Children’s Mental Health Week takes place between 1st and 7th February 2021, the theme of the week is ‘Express Yourself’. The aim is to encourage us all to explore ways we can express ourselves and share feelings, thoughts and ideas. The campaign is led by children’s charity, Place2Be. Time to Talk Day – 4th February […]
