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, […]
Universal Credit Christmas Double Wage Payment Tips
Our Money Advice Officer is always on the lookout for solutions to problems caused by the benefits system, and has some hints and tips to share for Universal Credit claimants who lose out if their wages are paid early over Christmas. The Problem: Universal Credit is calculated each month based on income paid in the […]
International Credit Union Day 2019
17 October 2019 is International Credit Union Day, this years’ theme is Local Service: Global Reach. Our Money Advice Officer, Steven, explains what Credit Unions are and how to get involved. Credit Unions are financial co-operatives which provide savings, loans and other services to their members whilst being fully owned and controlled by their members. They are […]
Money Matters – Anonymous Resident
“I was 19, a single mum with a baby, estranged from my parents and my ex-boyfriend threw me out. I didn’t know where to turn. Luckily I managed to get into temporary accommodation with Warrington Council, and was fortunate enough to be offered a permanent home with Warrington Housing Association. When I received the keys […]
Good News for Universal Credit Claimants
There’s some good news for Universal Credit claimants this month as the amount of money that can be taken from their claims to repay debts is being reduced. Steven, our Money Advice Officer, explains what this means and why it’s a positive for claimants. What can be deducted? There’s lots of debts that can be […]