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Intensive intervention case study
When Nat was referred to Riverside’s Intensive Intervention project via her housing officer, she had given up hope. Nat was victimised for years, living as male to female trans, but was too scared to report it. The final straw came when she was broken into and had death threats painted on her walls. She phoned
Read moreHousebuilding should be a key role in government’s plans
Carol Matthews, Riverside’s Chief Executive, looks at how building more affordable homes in the North will help retain talent and rebalance the economy. The government has rightly identified the lack of available and affordable good quality homes as potentially the biggest social policy challenge facing this country. I understand that the much-anticipated Housing White Paper will shortly
Read moreHealth and housing: Together we can change lives and help the NHS
As hundreds of health professionals gather in Liverpool for NHS Confed, Riverside’s Head of Health and Care, Boaz Elieli, reflects on ambitious plans we have to develop new models of care… How can housing solutions help tackle some of the key issues facing NHS providers? At a fringe session this morning, on a panel with
Read moreEvolve apprenticeship has given my life focus, says Charlie
As National Apprenticeship Week 2017 continues, Charlie Ralston explains why the chance to earn and learn is making such a difference to him. Charlie, aged 19, is an apprentice electrician at Evolve Facilities, which repairs and maintains our homes, and is part of the Riverside Group. “I chose to do an apprenticeship because after going
Read moreEnvironmental CSR – Public transport
Sue Powell, Head of Service Improvement recently decided to have a go commuting to work on public transport. Here is her story: I would probably describe myself as a half-hearted user of public transport, committed in theory to the concept of greener travel but sometimes the lure of the door to door car journey from
Read moreDiversity in action
Digital training sessions at Irvine Housing Association
Irvine Housing Association (IHA) held digital coffee mornings throughout the month of November with their sheltered housing tenants at West Doura Court and Hawthorn Place in Kilwinning. Mark Abrahart, IHA’s IT Support and Gillian Scott, IHA’s Employability Officer, were on hand during each session to offer help and advice. Gillian Scott, Employability Officer at
Read moreContinuing to campaign with Pride
Championing neutral terms
Support Worker Draiton Berridge encourages us to reflect on our styles of communication during Transgender Awareness Week.
Read moreArmed Forces Day, our commitment to Veterans
With Veterans and the Armed Services high up in the headlines in the run up to Armed Forces Day, Helen Gore, Riverside’s Head of Supported Housing highlights our important commitment to helping ex-Servicemen and Women make a successful transition to civilian life: “Armed Forces Day this Saturday is an opportunity to recognise the dedication
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