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 […]
How to decode privacy policies
You were swamped all day with work, and now making dinner is staring you in the face. You’re tired, your family is “starving.” So you go to the restaurant’s website to order carry out, but you’re slowed down by needing to install yet another app to order carry out from them. Then there it is: […]
A day in the life of our executive support: Charlie Griffiths
Our Charlie, who has the big role of looking after the executive and senior management teams, as well as working closely with the whole staff team, is about to take maternity leave for her second baby. And before she departs, she wanted to share some insights into her role in executive support, which she has […]
Aileen’s lockdown with our LifeTime service
89-year-old Aileen Paterson from Culcheth has been missing out on her regular WI meetings and art projects, which were all stopped back in March due to the lockdown. Luckily, she was recommended our LifeTime service by a neighbour and has been keeping busy ever since. WHA’s LifeTime service provides age-relevant advice, training and social events, […]
Warrington & Halton CCG Update on the Covid Vaccine for Warrington Residents
An effective vaccine is the best way to protect people from the coronavirus. Following extensive trials and authorizations by the regulator, the MHRA, effective COVID-19 Vaccines are now available for free and there are sites across Warrington & Halton currently delivering the vaccinations. GP practices across the borough are working together in groups to deliver […]
Successful WHA Christmas Toy Appeal will bring well-deserved cheer to local families in need
Thanks to many kind donations, the WHA team is proud to say that we have collected more than 100 Christmas gifts for the Warrington Toy Appeal, which will be distributed by Warrington Borough Council, to those who might otherwise go without this festive season. A selection of toys, books, clothing, and vouchers have been […]
Covid Christmas Update
Boris Johnson yesterday (16th October) gave an update on Christmas Celebrations he has urged people to have “Short” and “Small” gatherings to reduce the spread of Covid over the festive period. Restrictions will be relaxed between 23rd and 27th December but the PM has said people should “think hard” before meeting people Three […]
New communications and marketing apprentice joins the team
Meet Jonathan Sutcliffe one of the newest members of the Warrington Housing Association team. Jonathan started his new role at the beginning of November as a marketing and communications apprentice. During these unprecedented times, Jonathan has had to perform most of his role from home online so far and says the thing he […]
