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New rough sleeping strategy proves Government is responding – but history tells us more help may be needed to tackle homelessness during a recession
By John Glenton, Executive Director of Care and Support at Riverside Government does listen. The Government’s new Rough Sleeping Strategy entitled “Ending Rough Sleeping for Good” shows Whitehall and Westminster have listened and responded to feedback from experts in the homelessness sector. The strategy provides a £2bn spending commitment over the next three years which
Read moreMenopause Peer Support Group at Riverside
One year since the launch of our Menopause Peer Support Group I can’t believe it has been a year since we held the first Menopause Peer Support group meeting. I started the group because I had suffered for a number of years with menopause symptoms, brain fog, poor memory, forgetting words and anxiety and recognised
Read moreSimon avoids homelessness thanks to Engage Leeds
At Riverside, we’re not only committed to supporting people to move away from homelessness but working to prevent individuals from experiencing it in the first place. This World Homeless Week, we’re sharing Simon’s story – how by receiving support earlier, he avoided becoming homeless at a time he was most at risk. Simon’s problems began
Read moreHow Riverside’s tenancy sustainment team are preventing homelessness
“Riverside’s funding and support has helped me a lot with financial support to ensure we could heat our home and eat. They helped me and my partner live by helping us eat when times get tough with money situations.” Lucy* Lucy* and her partner moved into a Riverside property in late December 2021. What should
Read moreEmbracing the Homes for Cathy commitments mean social landlords have a responsibility to prevent and end homelessness
By John Glenton, Executive director for Riverside Care and Support and chair of the National Housing Federation homelessness steering group Today, to mark World Homeless Day I am taking part in the Homes for Cathy National Conference in London. Attending the conference has offered me the opportunity to reflect on the Homes for Cathy movement,
Read moreRiverside in the finals for European customer service awards 2022
Riverside and Switchee are finalists for two prestigious accolades at this year’s European Contact Centre and Customer Service Awards. These awards recognise organisations from across Europe who are leading the way in delivering exceptional customer service. Riverside has been nominated in two categories: Best Innovation in Customer Service and Best Cross-Functional Collaboration. Both nominations recognise
Read moreCustomers may be eligible for a £250 payment to help with energy bills this winter
Citizens Advice Liverpool is distributing up to £1,400,000 of Household Support Fund on behalf of Liverpool City Council to those in need as we enter the autumn. Eligibility To be eligible for the fund, clients must be: Aged 65 or over In receipt of any kind of income support/ benefits (including state pension). Living in
Read moreRiverside shares proposals for £60m regeneration of Halton Lea
Proposals for the regeneration of Hallwood Park and Palace Fields are set to be shared with more than 2,500 residents in the area from today (Tuesday 20 September). For more than three years Riverside, which owns much of the property in the area, has been consulting with residents as well as Halton Borough Council, MPs,
Read morePioneering homelessness prevention pilot saves almost £900,000 for the public purse
Riverside Housing’s ‘payment-by-results’ approach achieves 96% success rate, transforming the lives of 36 families in Sefton, Merseyside A pioneering homelessness prevention pilot programme has transformed the lives of 36 families in Sefton, Merseyside, by taking a new approach to protecting and supporting some of the most vulnerable families in the borough. The pilot scheme, which
Read moreLee Buss-Blair appointed to Government’s Veterans Advisory Board
Riverside’s Group Veterans Lead and Director of Operations Lee Buss-Blair has been appointed to the Government’s Veterans Advisory Board by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. The Board provides advice, challenge and diversity of thought to the Government on veteran issues, including supporting the delivery of the ‘Strategy for Our Veterans’ and is chaired by Minister
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