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Tributes paid to Rik Hughes
It is with great sadness that we are sharing the tragic news that Rik Hughes, our Director of Business Development for Care & Support, passed away on Saturday 27 March following a short and sudden illness. The news has come as a great shock to those that knew or worked with Rik and the impact
Read moreFrom infection rates to vaccination uptake, we’re not all in the same boat
Housing providers have a crucial role to play in better understanding the differential impact the pandemic is having on communities – and working with health authorities to dispel myths about vaccination, argues our Chief Executive Carol Matthews. People seem to love the saying “we’re all the same boat” to show a sign of camaraderie in
Read moreWant to have your say on housing in Greater Manchester – fill in this survey now
Do you live in Greater Manchester? Do you think tenants should have their say on the priorities landlords focus on? Do you want your landlord to champion causes that tenants care about to our political leaders? Do you want housing in the region to improve? If this is you, then fill in the Greater Manchester
Read moreNational Intergenerational Week – Riverside’s Health and Wellbeing service
Kelli Melloy manages Riverside’s National Health & Wellbeing service which supports our customers to age healthily, remain independent and maintain physical and mental wellness. Of all the activities our Health & Wellbeing Service organise in our Extra Care and Retirement Living schemes, intergenerational events are my favourite. Across the country we have developed links with
Read moreOur new tracking service for repairs
Similar to services like Amazon, Deliveroo and Uber, we’ve launched a new tracking feature for our repairs service. It’s part of our Customer Plan and our commitment to improving our services based on your feedback. This new feature will come in an additional SMS message on the day of your appointment, with an accurate arrival
Read moreRough sleeping snapshot in England: Autumn 2020 – Riverside’s response
John Glenton reflects on the latest rough sleeper figures which show a reduction of 37% year on year. We have proven how well homelessness services can be funded and run during a national health emergency – now it is time to treat homelessness itself as a national health emergency. John Glenton, Executive Director of Care
Read moreNational Apprenticeship Week 2021 – Maya’s success story
For National Apprenticeship Week 2021, we profile Maya Joseph who achieved her Level 4 Data Analyst Apprentice at Riverside. Why did you apply to be an apprentice? I’ve always enjoyed problem solving and using data to find solutions that can benefit people so I was excited when I found out that I could complete a
Read moreRegistered Care Manager – what’s it like delivering this role?
Jamie Cooper is a Registered Care Manager at Riverside. In her blog she offers a little insight into what it’s like delivering this role. I’ve been with Riverside for 6 years, and joined as a Team Leader at Laurel Court in Huddersfield, where I’m now the Registered Manager. The majority of our customers have learning
Read moreStudents gain work experience helping to build 50 new homes for families in Carlisle
Construction students have developed their skills by helping to build 50 new homes for affordable rent in Carlisle. The new estate in Beverley Rise, Harraby consists of two, three and four-bedroomed properties which are all now occupied as families moved into their new homes ready for a fresh start to 2021. “When I first saw
Read moreRiverside completes £150m private bond issue with international investor
The Riverside Group Limited (Riverside) has completed a £150m private bond issuance with Pricoa Private Capital. The private placement is split into two deferred issuances, with the first £50 million Series A note issuance to be closed in March 2021, with a maturity in 2041; and the second £100 million Series B note issuance to
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