No one should lose their home because of coronavirus.
Warrington Housing Association supports the National Housing Federation’s recent comment that no-one should lose their home because of coronavirus and we will work closely with our customers and the NHF to make sure that does not happen. While the coronavirus pandemic will affect us all, the hardest hit as the UK prepares for tighter measures […]
What is Social Distancing?
During this time, we are reducing social contact where we can to try and reduce the likelihood of the virus spreading. Social distancing measures are steps we can all take to reduce the social interaction between people. This will help reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). They are: Avoid contact with someone who is displaying […]
Connect with your elderly neighbours during COVID-19 crisis
The threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting lives worldwide. One vulnerable group that cannot be ignored, is the elderly in the community and it’s important to ensure everyone has a strong support system – neighbours helping neighbours! Consider what you can do, obviously taking care of yourselves is number one, but the other thing you […]
Coronavirus Update!
Due to Government advice and guidance Warrington Housing Association, WHiA & LifeTime have taken the steps to close our offices to the public. All our services are running as normal at this time however, they can only be accessed via telephone WHA Office 01925 246810 / WHA Out of Hours Repairs Service 0844 8933986 / […]
How to help protect yourself from catching the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The health & safety of our customers, colleagues and contractors is our main priority. If you are feeling unwell and have been asked to self-isolate, please make sure you inform us if we are due to visit you or if you have any concerns about paying your rent. You can access the latest information on […]
The importance of having contents insurance and how to compare prices
Steven Higham, money advice officer at Warrington Housing Association, was shocked to hear how many tenants do not have content insurance to cover their treasured possession. Here he talks about how to get the best deal. “It’s surprising how many of our residents don’t have cover. Do you have home contents insurance? If you don’t, […]
National Apprentice Week
We are supporting National Apprenticeship Week (Feb 3-9) by giving our next two apprentices’ careers a flying start and raising standards in the borough’s job market. Lorri Holding, our head of customer service, said: “Some people seem to think an apprenticeship is very old fashioned or taking advantage of people looking to get a foot on […]
Forget frankincense and myrrh, Warrington Housing Association gets IIP gold for Christmas
Christmas has come early for Warrington Housing Association as it received its Investors in People (IIP) Gold award. The achievement in leadership, people management and wellbeing will be the gift that keeps on giving for staff as it recognises the social housing not-for-profit’s investment at all levels to become the best workplace possible. It benchmarks […]
Black Friday Do’s and Don’ts
Picture the scene; It’s black Friday, your eyes are drooping, your stomach is growling, your children are screaming. Slumped at the end of a snaking queue, the tills are a dot at the other end of the shop. Your anxiety levels are climbing faster than your credit card bill. Worst of all, the thing you […]
Universal Credit Sanctions Length Slashed!
The harsh sanctions regime has been a controversial issue over the last few years, with claimants being refused benefits for up to 3 years in extreme cases. New rules in force from 27 November 2019 offer some relief for claimants as the maximum length of a sanction is being reduced down to 6 months and, […]
