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Riverside response to official rough sleeping figures
John Glenton, Executive Director of Care and Support at Riverside, said: “Ending rough sleeping in this Parliament should be a top priority of this Government. It is an achievable goal this Government can deliver for the people of this country with relatively modest funding levels. “The 9% drop in rough sleeping is very welcome and
Read moreThe decade challenge in homelessness services – moving on from a traumatised system
As the UK’s largest provider of supported housing for those affected by homelessness Riverside is close to completing one of the largest research projects in our 90-year history. The research asked those directly involved in commissioning homelessness services what the most significant changes had been for them. The report – entitled ‘A Traumatised System’
Read moreNational Apprenticeship Week 2020: Riverside provides support to Halton resident applying for apprenticeships
Vanessa Shaw, Riverside’s Employment and Training Officer, explains how she has helped a resident in her area successfully apply for an apprenticeship, and is now developing a career working with children. I’ve been working with Lucy a Halton resident, for almost four years. She was referred to one of my work club sessions via Halton
Read moreHull extra care developments achieve prestigious dementia-friendly Gold certificate
An internationally-renowned centre has awarded Gold to three extra care developments in Hull for their dementia-friendly design. Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) presented the prestigious Gold Design Award to Redwood Glades, Cecil Gardens and Harrison Park. The DSDC is an international centre of knowledge and expertise to improve the lives of people with dementia.
Read moreBarber’s kind act boosts men’s mental health at homeless hostel in Liverpool
Men at a homeless hostel in Liverpool were given a confidence boost when a barber gave them free haircut – so much so that he has vowed to return with his clippers. 5* Kurdish Barbers in Garston came to Green Lane supported housing service in Tuebrook over the festive period and offered residents a free
Read moreRiverside’s response to £260 million government funding to support people who are homeless
On 23 December 2019 the Prime Minister pledged more than £260 million to local authorities to eliminate homelessness and rough sleeping. In response to this John Glenton, Riverside’s Executive Director of Care and Support, said: “As a major provider of services to tackle and prevent homelessness, Riverside welcomes the government’s continued commitment to addressing the
Read moreNew Year, New Government, New Opportunities
As a new year dawns, the sector must act quickly to make its voice heard to the new MPs on the debate around housing, writes Riverside’s Chief Executive Carol Matthews… 2019 has been a year of change and upheaval, culminating in one of the most remarkable general elections in a generation. As we anticipate the
Read moreFinding the Spirit of Christmas
How working with people affected by homelessness in Guildford and cooking a meal for 40 people helps Oliver understand the true meaning of Christmas. “It’s often the people who have least to celebrate who make the greatest effort.” This Christmas, 2019, will be the third year in which Oliver Topple has chosen to spend Christmas
Read moreRiverside Group Chief Executive Carol Matthews awarded the CBE
Carol Matthews, Group Chief Executive at The Riverside Group, has been appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year 2020 Honours List. Ms Matthews took up her post as Group Chief Executive of Riverside in February 2012, following five years as Chief Executive of Guinness Northern Counties, part of
Read moreToys help spread Christmas cheer in Palace Fields
A group of children in Runcorn got an extra special Christmas treat following a massive donation of toys. More than 500 toys including table football sets, action figures and board games, were donated to Palace Fields Community Centre after a collection by Riverside staff. Organisers at the centre then distributed the toys to deserving families
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