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Debt Awareness Week
Debt Awareness Week is all about destigmatising debt. Step Change, a debt charity offering free support, want to help people feel comfortable asking for the help they need, and ease any worries they may have about being judged, or feeling ashamed or embarrassed.
With many concerned about the rising cost of living, and feeling the financial strain as a result of the pandemic, it’s never been more important to let people know that free debt help is available.
How can we help?
Did you know Housing tenants have access to free advice through our Financial Inclusion Service?
Our Financial Inclusion Officers can help support you in many ways from help with Benefits, debts and budgeting issues.
Take a look at the Financial Inclusion page for more information.
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Supporting Documents for Housing Applications
Did you know that on the Broxtowe HomeSearch website you can upload your supporting documents straight onto your application?
It’s quick and easy and can mean that your application will be assessed so you can bid for a new home quicker. Supporting documents can include ID documents, proof of income, information from a medical professional or any other information that is requested by us or you think is important for the assessment of your application.
There's no longer any need to deliver them into the offices. No scanner? Don’t worry, a clear photograph should be fine, we will let you know if there are any problems with it.
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Who is Lifeline for?
Our Lifeline Service is available to all residents of Broxtowe. You do not need to be a tenant.
This service includes a pendant or wristband that is connected to a 24 hour UK - based monitoring centre. Installation and routine checks are carried out to make sure the unit is up to date.
Would you, or someone you know benefit from a Lifeline, find out more and apply now.
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Improving Well Being Through Food
The Activities Co-ordinators have welcomed back Sycamore Dining into Independent Living schemes, to provide affordable meals for tenants.
Sycamore Dining is a Community Café, that provides affordable meals for the local community. Food is sourced through FareShare, a charity who source and redistribute quality, in date surplus food.
Sycamore Dining recognises the value of social dining in combating loneliness and social isolation, but found transport to venues could be a barrier for older people. They extended their service to Independent Living Schemes; working with Nottingham City Homes, Places for People, Anchor Hanover and more recently Broxtowe Borough Council. Food is freshly prepared, delivered and served to tenants in the communal lounges of their own schemes.
Tenants are enjoying having the lunches back in their schemes, with one tenant telling us “I can’t wait for the next one, it’s so great for us to have these regular meals back again.”
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How to Report a Repair
Need a repair? Report it straight away. Try not to save them up, as it's most likely they won’t all be done at the same time, as different skilled operatives will be needed for the work.
You can do this:
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International Women's Day
8th March
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.
Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.
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What is Engagement?
Housing Customers you may be thinking, what is engagement? Well, it’s a way for you to share your views with us about service areas and improvements that could be made to them.
It’s important that we hear your views on how the service is delivered. So, make your voice heard. Fill out this super quick survey to kick things off: Your Voice, Your Views survey.
Find out more information on Methods of Engagement webpage or contact the Engagement Team to discuss at housingengagement@broxtowe.gov.uk or 0115 917 3530
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Property of the Month
Hopkins Court
Great location and in walking distance to Eastwood Town Centre.
- Close to local amenities
- Onsite Parking
- Private accommodation with fitted kitchen and bathroom
- 24 Hour Tunstall Call System
- Social Activities delivered by Activities Co-ordinators
- Secure door entry system
- Communal Lounge with kitchen facilities
- Personalised contact with Independent Living Co-ordinators
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Well for Work
Whilst we know getting the job is important, we also recognise it’s often not as easy as that. Which is why we also offer housing support, financial advice and travel assistance to give you the right start.
Being a single parent household can be difficult for a number of reasons, but work shouldn’t be one of them. That’s where we come in. All you need to do is give us a call!
Balancing work with raising children is daunting. Let’s chat about how we can help you to find work to suit your situation, as well as financial advice.
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Garages in Broxtowe
Looking for somewhere to house your car, store items or turn into a personal gym? Why not rent one of our garages.
There's no long term contract, it's pay as you go!
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