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Sisters first Christmas together in nearly 70 years
This festive season is a magical time for three sisters in St Helens who will be spending their first Christmas under one roof after nearly 70 years! It’s been a while since sisters Jean Cook, Irene O’Donnell and Annie Walker have lived together – 67 years in fact when Jean moved out of the
Read moreHow we are helping customers to tackle fuel poverty
According to National Energy Action (NEA) around four million UK households are in fuel poverty, unable to afford to live in a warm home. Here at Riverside we can provide support for our customers who maybe struggling to pay their electricity, gas or other utility bills. Our Affordable Warmth Advisors are available across the country,
Read moreLiving with PMDD
During premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) awareness month, Riverside Housing Services Processing Officer Katarina Fleming-Scott talks about her eight-year battle with the debilitating monthly condition. I have a condition called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) which is like a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It is a condition that is becoming better known, but even now in the UK, it is
Read moreSupporting our customers through Universal Credit
By Rachael Robinson, Universal Credit Manager Riverside has been working with customers to help them move onto Universal Credit for a number of years now. Over that time we have listened to their concerns and issues and have tailored our support to make their Universal Credit journey as straightforward as we possibly can. To simplify
Read moreWhy mental health matters at Riverside
During Mental Health Awareness Week, Fran Stulberg, Chair of Riverside’s disability staff group Enable, which leads on mental health at the organisation, looks at why it’s so important for businesses to focus on employee wellbeing. Why is it important for associations to highlight mental health? Poor mental health is not a thing to be
Read moreTrans communities and mental health
By Michael Gill, Service Manager As Co-chair of Riverside’s LGBT network Spectrum, I wanted to discuss some of the challenges faced by the trans community during Mental Health Awareness Week. In the latest version of the World Health Organisation (WHO) International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), gender dysphoria – a condition where a person experiences discomfort
Read moreRaising awareness on IDAHOBIT
By Lyn Bowker, Equality and Diversity Manager Today the LGBT community is celebrating IDAHOBIT, the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. This important celebration raises international awareness of LGBT rights, discrimination, and repression of LGBT communities worldwide. At Riverside, we recognise this important day and as a committed ally to our LGBT colleagues and
Read moreDementia is about making sense of their world
Ken Johnson, Riverside’s Care and Support Quality Officer, shares his experience of how he has learnt to live with his 89-year-old mum, Grace, who has dementia.
Read moreInformation for residents following the fire in Barking – your questions answered.
Statement about the fire in Barking The fire in Barking was at a development built by Bellway, and this is worrying. Is Riverside going to continue working with Bellway in Lambeth? We completely understand your concerns and we want to reassure you that the safety of you and your family is our absolute priority.
Read moreLife after the military for Riverside’s Lee
Lee Buss, Director of Operations Care & Support, talks about his experience as a gay man in the military.
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