In this edition:
- Tenant Satisfaction Measures survey results
- Our approach to tackling anti-social behaviour
- Book your next Time to Talk session
- How we’re resolving damp and mould issues
- Meet 'Mutual Exchangers' Lynda and Golriz who swapped homes
- Budgeting tips from our Money Matters team
- Customer Voices Panel - how you can get involved
- Sure Maintenance rebrand
As a social housing provider, we're required to collect and submit quarterly feedback from tenants/customers to the Regulator for Social Housing (RSH) to check that we're meeting the regulatory requirements and achieving expected standards and outcomes.
This feedback gives us valuable insights into your experience and helps us improve our services.
In November, the RSH published the national Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) results which covered the period of April 2023 - March 2024.
We're pleased to share an update about how we're doing against the national results, what we’re working on and how we’re going to continue to improve for customers.
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Have your say
On 3 February until 28 February, we'll be carrying out phone surveys with a random sample of customers through our independent research company, MEL Research.
12 questions are set by RSH and they will cover tenant perception measures, and wider feedback.
Your feedback helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we can improve.
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From 27 January we’re launching a new approach to tackling anti-social behaviour and nurturing good neighbourhood management.
As part of the launch we’ve developed a handy directory to show what anti-social behaviour is and isn’t, as well as clear guidance about how issues can be resolved.
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Join our next Time to Talk online sessions on Tuesday 4 February at 12:30pm or Wednesday 5 February at 7pm.
These sessions will be hosted by Helen Thompkins, our Contact Centre Manager. Helen is keen to hear your thoughts and ideas for getting in touch in the future, whether that's through WhatsApp, social media, email, letters, live chat, or a mobile app.
She'll also explain more about plans for the Contact Centre and the service it provides.
If you have a suggestion for a future session please email customer.engagement@lfha.co.uk
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We've put together a short survey around this topic and to understand what other methods of communication you want to see available.
We'd love it if you could take a minute to fill out the survey below, to let us know your preferences.
As the temperature drops over winter, you may notice condensation in your home. If this is left untreated, it can result in damp and mould problems.
Last year, we were contacted by a customer in North Yorkshire who reported damp and mould in her home.
We arranged for a surveyor to carry out a full home survey, rather than looking at the damp and mould issue in isolation. This meant we picked up other improvements we could make to benefit the customer, as well as resolving the damp and mould.
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Get in touch
If you spot any damp or mould in your home let us know straight away so we can get it sorted:
 Did you know, if you live in social housing you can apply to swap homes with someone else? A home swap or ‘Mutual Exchange’ is when two social housing tenants agree to swap their homes with each other.
Meet Golriz and Lynda who swapped their homes through House Exchange to be closer to their families.
"It’s been a brilliant experience and I feel like I’ve got a friend out of the process." - Lynda
Checking your bank balance after Christmas can be stressful, leading to money worries that may impact your wellbeing.
Our Money Matters team have put together some tips and advice to help you budget better for a financially healthier 2025.
If you're worried about money, rent, benefits or debt, our Money Matters team can offer support and help to keep more money in your pocket. Call us on 0113 386 1000, or email us at moneymatters@lfha.co.uk
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Last August we promoted the Customer Voices Panel and ways you can get involved through an email campaign, updates on Your Voice, and in the customer perception telephone survey.
A total of 53 people responded and 12 people attended the induction sessions we held in September. 6 people have now observed the Customer Voices Panel meetings, and 4 people have officially joined.
One of the new Panel Members, Mark, explains their reasons for getting involved...
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“I had seen the advert for Panel Members in the e news and initially thought there wasn't much I could contribute. However, after Tony Horncastle (Community Spaces Manager) said I would be good for the Panel I decided to observe a meeting and I'm glad I did - the world of social housing is so interesting.
“We are all part of it and should have a say in it. I am registered disabled, but my life experience brings value and insights to meetings. We do need more people, whatever walk of life you are from; come and help shape the way you live and how Leeds Federated go forward into the future.”
We'll be holding two additional information sessions about the Panel’s role and skills required on Saturday 8 February at 10:30am and Wednesday 12 February at 6pm.
Our gas servicing and maintenance contractors, Sure Maintenance, are having a phased rebrand and their name will be changed to 'Sureserve Compliance.'
Their vehicles and uniforms will remain the same until they're renewed but their letters and Landlord Gas Safety Records will have their new name.
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