Winter Buzz 2021

The Winter Buzz is available now . If you would like a hard copy please email info@wmhaltd.org.uk Information about our Board Members, join our Tenant Scrutiny and our offer of property MOTs , included in this edition.    

20th December 2021

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Keep Warm this Winter

Energy saving tips for your home.

Some of these energy-saving tips may seem obvious but they can make a big difference when it comes to reducing your fuel bill.

• Set your heating to come on just before you get up and switch off after you've gone to bed. If it's very cold, set your heating to come on earlier and turn off later rather than turning the thermostat up.
• If you can't heat all the rooms you use, heat the living room throughout the day and your bedroom just before you go to bed. Remember to close curtains and shut doors to keep heat in the rooms you use most.
• Consider adding draft excluders to maximise the heat in the house and minimise drafts and cold getting in.

There's really useful advice in the Keep Warm Keep Well booklet produced by the Government. This booklet aims to help you maintain good health during winter and take advantage of the financial help and benefits available. It is aimed at over 60s, low-income families, and people living with a disability.

Stay safe with fires, heaters and electric blankets

In severe weather, you may be making use of fires  for warmth, or and candles in the event of power cuts, for light. To stay safe using fire, you are advised to ensure that you have a smoke alarm on every level of your home and that you test it regularly You should also do the following: Open fires: sweep your chimney, use a fireguard, make sure the fire is put out properly before you leave the room. Electric heaters: keep away from curtains and furniture, and do not use for drying clothes. Always unplug when you go out or go to bed. Electric blankets: do not use a hot water bottle, even if the blanket's switched off. Unplug blankets before you go to bed, unless they have thermostat control for safe all-night use.

Look out for others

Make sure elderly friends and neighbours are warm enough and have stocks of food and medicines so they don’t need to go out when it’s very cold. If you’re worried about someone, contact your local council or ring the Age UK helpline on 0800 00 99 66.

Help with Fuel Bills

Don’t miss out on benefits. Depending on your circumstances you may get the Winter Fuel or Cold Weather Payments automatically. If you don't, visit gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment or call 03459 15 15 15 to see if you’re eligible.

Cold Weather Payment - between the 1 November and 31 March people claiming certain benefits will receive a payment of £25 if the average temperature in your area is recorded as, or forecast to be,  zero degrees celsius or below for 7 consecutive days. Check if you an get a payment in your area. Warm Home Discount - this one-off payment gives eligible older and low-income consumers £140 off their energy bill.

For more information  email us at info@wmhaltd.org.uk  or ring us on 0151 647 5471 .

2nd December 2021

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Vacancies. Governance & Assurance Manager. Data & Intelligence Manager. Board Member.

 

Governance & Assurance Manager

Data & Intelligence Manager

Location:  Birkenhead

We require a Governance and Assurance Manager and a Data Intelligence Manager to help transform the association by providing good governance, data and intelligence so that tenants receive the best possible services and have great homes to live in. We are currently under represented by ethnic minorities, and we would particularly welcome applications from this group. If you are ready for the next step in your career and want an exciting challenge, please send your CV  and Equalities Monitoring form  to jobs@wmhaltd.org.uk. Job Description Governance & Assurance Manager   Job Description  Data & Intelligence Manager   Equality Monitoring Form Closing Date for applications: 23^rd November 2021 5:00PM  Interviews to be held Friday: 30^th November 2021 _____________________________________________ Board Member Vacancies   Location:  Birkenhead Board Members are remunerated for their services at £2,500.00 pa We are a small vibrant Housing Association managing some 900 homes across Wirral and in Ellesmere Port. With 20 staff and a £5m turnover, we are financially robust and our surpluses are re-invested to help ensure long term financial viability and future sustainability in our communities. We are passionate about providing high quality services to our residents including support services for older people, and people with physical and learning disabilities. Right now we have an active development programme and are preparing our zero carbon strategy to ensure our homes are fit for the future and energy efficient at an affordable cost. Our Board has a broad range of skills and following retirements, we are seeking to appoint two Board members, and are particularly interested in applicants with proven experience in Housing Development, Finance and as a resident in social housing. We are currently under represented by ethnic minorities, and we would particularly welcome applications from this group. The Board meets most months with a blend of virtual and face to face meetings. We have a small committee structure also. For more information email  jobs@wmhaltd.org.uk for a recruitment pack. Deadline for applications: 5pm Tuesday 30^th November 2021 Interviews to be held on 6^th and 10^th December 2021  

5th November 2021

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