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Spotlight on our Programmes of Support – Mental Health Awareness Week 2016 #MHAW16
By: Helen Gore, Riverside’s Head of Supported Housing Within our supported housing services we work with people who have become vulnerable or homeless due to a number of factors, and many of whom have enduring mental health difficulties. Homelessness is not about bricks and mortar, there are many reasons including trauma or abuse which can
Read moreLiverpool youth project scoops award
A youth project in Liverpool is in the running for a national award after winning the regional heat. Liverpool East Youth Consortium, spearheaded by housing association Riverside, won the Excellence in Youth Involvement category at the TPAS Awards, organised by the Tenant Participation Advisory Service. The consortium – which covers Knotty Ash, West Derby and
Read moreRetirement Living: Communicating in the right way
By: Vera Deacon, Riverside Scheme Manager In my role managing one of our Retirement Living services in Merseyside, I overcome challenges and learn new skills every single day. At my scheme lives a customer called Keith. Keith is 64-years-young and is affected by both deafness and blindness, as well as being unable to communicate verbally.
Read moreMeet Jack – National Apprenticeship Week
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week apprentices and trainees across Riverside are sharing their stories about how working with us has transformed their lives. Meet Jack Bradshaw – Digital Inclusion Apprentice “I wanted to become an apprentice because although I had done voluntary work in the community before, I knew I needed the appropriate training to go from simply
Read moreSharing the Vision – National Apprenticeship Week
In National Apprenticeship Week 2016 we are celebrating our apprentices by giving them the floor. Our Apprenticeship programme has only been in place for 12 months but is already proving to be a success with managers and apprentices. We spoke to Apprenticeship Manager, Holly Nicholson-Wrigley, about our new apprenticeship framework and why it’s proving so successful.
Read moreRiverside’s response to homelessness announcements #Budget2016
As one of the country’s main providers of housing, training and support services for homeless people, Riverside has given a measured welcome to Chancellor George Osborne’s budget announcements around funding for homelessness prevention services today. “The Government’s proposals to turn the tide of funding cuts to supported housing services for vulnerable people is very welcome
Read moreThe Social Value of Employment Support
By Nick Stephenson Employment and training manager The social housing sector delivers a range of services designed to make a significant impact on improving health, finances and wellbeing for customers. But with the mounting pressure on housing associations to find the 1% cut in rent to tenants, set out by the government in
Read moreStorm warnings issued – are you flood aware?
As the Met Office issue another severe weather warning for Storm Gertrude heading towards the UK why not check you are prepared for potential flooding. For local flood information you can contact Floodline on 0345 9881188 Did you know you can register online with Floodline Warnings Direct service if your home or business is
Read moreRiverside to trial Right to Buy for housing association tenants on Merseyside
Tenants of local housing association Riverside in the Merseyside area will be among the first in the country to get the chance to buy their own home as part of a pilot Voluntary Right to Buy scheme. Tenants will be able to apply for a place on the pilot from this week which could help
Read moreCommunity engagement event on Hull extra care
Hull residents are invited to a series of events on Thursday (28 January) to find out more about an innovative housing development in the city and have their say on artwork which will feature there. In partnership with Hull City Council, Riverside and Wates Living Space Homes are building three extra care facilities across the
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