Keeping you in the know on changes to the benefits system
Our Money Advice Officer – Steven – has been keeping his expert eye on the changes to the benefits system, which have just begun or will be coming into place over the next couple of months. Here he has created a summary of these changes to keep you informed. From 28 November 2018 The two […]
New role created to lead new Customer Services team
WHA is delighted to welcome a new team member to our newly formed customer services department. Aniko Hegyiova has been with the team for a few months now in the newly created role of Senior Customer Services Advisor. The role was set up to lead the new Customer Services team that has seen eight members […]
Winter is coming…
Now the temperature is starting to drop – we will be spending a lot more time indoors, so in these winter months it’s important to make sure that your home is safe and warm. Here WHA’s Jeff gives his top tips for the chilly season: Be prepared – keep up to date with the local weather […]
Proud to be part of the Gateway team
Here at WHiA we are proud to be a part of the Gateway, a team of organisations that puts the people of Warrington at the heart of our work. We have put together a social impact report for the first time to show how our work collectively helps you, your family and friends in the […]
How to enjoy Christmas without breaking the bank
T’is the season to….. break the bank? Doesn’t sound very fun, does it? But with money saving tips from our Money Advice Officer, Steven Higham, those big Christmas purchases needn’t leave you with the kind of financial hangover that lingers into the new year…. Presents To save money on Santa’s list for the kids, the […]
Warrington Housing Association is helping you stay Gas Safe this Gas Safety Week 2018
Warrington Housing Association is proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2018 (September 17-23). Here one of our Property Services Officers, Jeff Lloyd, tells us about the work carried out by our Gas Safe registered engineers and gives us his top tips on staying safe with gas appliances: “It is our job to make sure […]
“People should be aware of this…”
– WHA resident, Graham Sankey, warns others of a pension pot pitfall that could leave you out of pocket Our Money Advice Officer Steven Higham has been busy supporting our residents to take control of their money matters – and recently helped Graham Sankey avoid losing his Housing Benefit by making him aware of his […]
Why creating friendship to combat loneliness is important for your health and well being
Loneliness is on the rise and feeling lonely has a negative effect on a person’s health and well-being, particularly because it removes the safety net of social support. The antidote is simple: friendship. It helps protect the brain and body from stress, anxiety and depression. Here our Liz Corbett, customer service advisor for WHA, talks about how […]
Steven Talks Universal Credit Problem Areas
Universal Credit has been around for a while now and some specific problems have started to be reported. These areas can have a damaging effect on claimants, but most can be challenged or avoided altogether. Work search expectations are being set too high There are certain situations where the work search requirements are automatically relaxed, […]
Food for thought: how we can support you at the point of crisis
Warrington Foodbank has reported an increase of 17% in the last year with 80 tonnes of food distributed- more than a third of which went to children – and as summer holidays come round – children become even more vulnerable as the safety net of a hot school meal is removed. People experiencing a food […]
