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Starts at Home 2023 – Suffolk
Hear how our support workers have helped a young customer by building trust and forming a network of support around her.
Read moreStarts at Home 2023 – Doncaster

Hear from some of our Retirement Living customers around their experience of Riverside and how they have been supported in their homes.
Read moreStarts at Home 2023– West Midlands

Sarah has a mild learning disability, was alcohol dependent, and had a gambling issue. This is her story in her own words.
Read moreStarts at Home 2023 – Middlesbrough

Hear from Stages Academy in Middlesbrough, our scheme that offers trial flats for the most vulnerable and socially excluded homeless people.
Read moreRiverside asks Government to provide support for energy bills
Riverside has joined 33 of the UK’s leading housing associations to call on Government to provide targeted support for low-income households to avoid energy hardship this winter.
Read moreRiverside given green light to rebuild Palace Fields Local Centre

Riverside’s ambitious plans to transform Palace Fields in Halton Lea has been given the green light after Halton Borough’s planning committee voted to grant planning permission on Monday 7 August 2023. Submitted to Halton Borough Council in March following extensive consultation with the community, the approved application will mean the demolition of 26 homes and
Read moreCo-production Week 2023 – Mickey’s story

I joined Riverside in 2016 as a support worker at Old Tea Warehouse, a supported accommodation project for homeless adults between 18 and 65, having previously worked in a night shelter in St Albans for a few years. Since then, I have undertaken a variety of different roles, managing Supported Accommodation, Retirement Living and Floating
Read moreMen’s Health Week – Spotlight on trans men’s health

Spotlight on trans men’s health, written by Michael Gill, Co-chair of Pride Network. Michael consulted with Christian Owens who is a transgender man and Founder at GenderSpaceUK. Christian is a professional speaker who has worked with Riverside to deliver Trans Awareness education by sharing his personal journey and lived experience of gender transition.
Read moreVolunteers Week 2023 – John’s story

“I started volunteering in January 2017 with the intention of gaining experience working in the support services sector. At the time I was living in a supported accommodation for people facing issues around drugs and alcohol, after losing my job and becoming homeless. I had an old friend who worked for Riverside after volunteering himself
Read moreVolunteers Week 2023 – Jo-Anne’s story

“Living in Leicester, I am based at Riverside’s Leicester Office and manage Repairs and Maintenance in the Central Region. As a local person I have always wanted to do something for my community and so, a little while ago I volunteered as a school governor for an inner-city secondary school, Moat Community College. When I
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