North West community housing associations join forces to put tenants first
Community housing associations from across the North West met to discuss how together they are putting tenants first. The 18 housing associations that make up Community Housing Associations (North West) – CHANW – were joined by more than one hundred tenant delegates to attend their annual conference in Warrington. The member organisations – which collectively manage 12,000 properties […]
CHANW WHASP Presentation
Watch our Scrutiny Panel explain what the do HERE
WHA is proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week to keep our tenants safe
As landlords, we take the safety of all our tenants and their homes very seriously and are are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2019, September 16-22. Our property services officer Jeff said: “We are legally and ethically responsible for the safety of the whole Warrington Housing Association family. “All our gas appliances are […]
Pension Awareness Day
15 September 2019 is Pension Awareness Day, a national campaign to highlight the growing problem that many people are not saving enough for their retirement and risk facing pension poverty in later life. Our Money Advice Officer is here to help Warrington residents understand their rights and the advantages of saving for retirement, and to […]
How our WHA team is supporting tenants in the everchanging world of benefits
Housing associations have their part to play in helping tenants negotiate the complex world of benefits and to stem the tide of rising rent arrears. The impact of the hugely controversial Universal Credit – and particularly its housing element – has been highlighted many times since its introduction six years ago. Housing benefit that was […]
Warrington Wired for Work JobsFair 18.9.19
Wired for Work Jobs Fair- Wednesday 18th September Halliwell Jones Stadium, WA2 7NE How to get the most from the event: Research, research, research. It won’t impress if you go up to the company’s representatives without a clue about what the company does. With your list of favoured companies in hand, research their background, environment […]
Universal Credit SDP Refunds – Act Now!
Details have finally been published about refunds due to claimants who have moved to Universal Credit and lost their Severe Disability Premium (SDP). Steven, our Money Advice Officer, explains what this means and how to make sure you get what you’re due. What is the SDP? The SDP was an extra amount paid to disabled […]
WARNING: Universal Credit Scam
To help Warrington residents stay one step ahead, WHA Money Advice Officer, Steven, warns of a recent scam targeting benefit claimants. How does the scam work? Scammers have been posing as government officials to offer loans to benefit claimants to persuade into sharing their personal details. A claim for Universal Credit is then made in […]
Take a look at our latest newsletter!
Hello and a very warm welcome to the summer edition of WHAt’s Going On! This newsletter is jam packed with lots of useful information to see you through the summer. Read on to find out about WHA being shortlisted for a partnership award and an award win for our lovely volunteer and tenant – Bernard! We also bring you […]
Money Matters – Bob and Doris’ Story
We were referred to Steven for a benefits check after using the services of Warrington Home Information & Improvement Agency for advice about a number of minor repairs to our home. Steven came to our house and looked at our income to see if there was anything else we could claim. He realised that Doris […]
