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World Mental Health Day
Most people spend a large proportion of their time at work, and in recognition this year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is ‘mental health in the workplace’. Executive Directors Ian Gregg and John Glenton explore what Riverside is doing to support colleagues suffering with mental health issues.
Read moreThe Stonewall Riots – where it all began
Riverside is proud to be in the Stonewall Top 100 companies. But do you know where the name Stonewall comes from? Executive Director John Glenton explains the history behind the LGBT movement.
Read moreWe need to speak up on behalf of our sector
The sector must do more to shape the narrative around social housing after Grenfell, says Carol Matthews, Riverside’s Chief Executive The last few weeks have presented huge dilemmas for those of us working in social housing, especially for landlords who own or manage high and medium rise buildings. And whilst our focus has rightly been on urgently assessing
Read moreSparkle with Pride
By Simon Allcock, Care and Support Regional Operations Manager As Liverpool Pride approaches and people across the country take to the streets to celebrate how far we’ve come in terms of LGBT rights, I’d like you to consider a few questions. How can someone live in a nice flat in a well-thought-of small community for
Read moreSparkle – the national transgender celebration
Riverside colleagues raise big bucks for Cancer Research UK
Riverside selected Cancer Research UK to be its corporate charity in September 2014. So far colleagues have raised over £14,500. Colleagues really entered into the spirit of fundraising for such a worthy cause and have held many events since the partnership started. During Launch Week at the end of September Riverside staff held a Football
Read moreRiverside apprentice is on track to gain valuable work experience
It’s National Apprenticeship Week and Riverside is proud to be helping young people take their first step in to the working world. Our Employment and Training programme is there to help people on the path to learn new skills so they can secure a job and transform their life. Among those we have helped is
Read moreResidents urged to have their say on future of Bromley estates
Residents are being invited to share their views on multi-million pound proposals to regenerate two Bromley estates. Riverside is asking people living in Pike Close and Calverley Close to have a say on what’s important to them. The housing association is planning to invest millions of pounds to build warmer homes that are cheaper for
Read moreRamadhan reflections
Riverside’s Abdul Karatela talks about the subject of Ramadhan, what it involves and why it’s so important to him.
Read morePark View in the words of a volunteer
It was never was my ambition to become an addict. But after discovering alcohol at the age of eight, my life spiralled into the depths of despair. I didn’t have the easiest childhood. I was the second eldest of six, brought up single-handed by my mother. I always felt different. Being in a wheelchair from
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