Anyone for cake?
The residents at Lowry Close will often enjoy a catch up with each other over a brew and cake, regularly attending the weekly coffee mornings and popping round to each other’s flats for a catch-up. However, the current situation has put a pause on these get-together’s but, Margaret Whitley hasn’t let this stop her neighbours […]
Pets of all kinds bring comfort and joy!
For many people isolating, their pets will bring them comfort and companionship during this time. For our St John’s Mission resident Olivia Cartledge, her pet Tortoise brings her a great deal of joy each day. At 43 years old, he is definitely one of the oldest pets of our WHA residents and as you can […]
Covid-19 Service Update to Customers
Our colleagues are continuing to deliver services to our customers and if you need any assistance or advice, CONTACT US Our scheme cleaners have been keeping our sheltered schemes germ and sad faces free and are working with our scheme managers to deliver the COVID recommended cleans. We continue to work with Age Concern Mid […]
Covid-19 Customer Weekly Update
Lettings and Transfers In accordance with Government advice, all non-essential lettings have been put on hold. However, we may carry out essential lettings, by exception only, such as supporting a victim of domestic abuse – wherever possible, we will continue to support those fleeing abusive relationships to move into decent and more settled homes. We […]
WHA Coronavirus Service Update to Customers
We are continuing with our customer vulnerability & welfare checks by phone, WhatsApp, Facetime and Zoom, if you would like to be involved in the range of virtual sessions we are organising please CONTACT US. We are also working with WBC, WVA and local Cllrs to get support for those who are unable to collect […]
Kind to your mind
We all have times when we feel stressed, low or anxious, or having trouble sleeping. For practical tips and expert advice to improve your mental health, visit www.kindtoyourmind.org #BeKindtoYourMind #EveryMindMatters Remember to take a break and have some time just to relax and unwind. Visit www.kindtoyourmind.org where you will find podcasts with leading experts offering […]
Stay healthy with these NHS recommended exercises
At this time people are spending a considerable amount of time in self-isolation, but there are ways people of all ages and ability can keep active through a variety of exercises. When it comes to physical activity, we know that our balance and muscle strength is crucial for allowing us to remain healthy and independent, and […]
WHA Retirement Schemes had an EGGxciting time this Easter!
Easter should be a time to enjoy a long bank holiday weekend, spend time with family and be allowed to eat chocolate eggs for breakfast. However while we are all in lockdown, this Easter was very different for many of us, but despite this our wonderful Scheme Managers and Independent Living Coordinators wanted to make […]
Partnership work is vital to provide support
Despite the country being in lockdown and many of our own WHA residents and LifeTime members being in self-isolation, the kindness of strangers has continued to surprise our residents. Food parcels deliveries to those most vulnerable are vital during this time to ensure that they can continue to have some of the most basis things […]
Happy? OK? Sad?
www.happyoksad.org.uk has information about local & national mental health services that can offer information, advice, support or treatment If someone you know needs help, www.happyoksad.org.uk has a directory of local and national mental health support services. www.happyoksad.org.uk has tips for simple things you can do to feel good, as well as links to self-help […]
