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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Frequently Asked Questions
During these exceptional times, it is important to us that our customers and staff stay as safe as possible. We will be keeping this page regularly updated as things progress.
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Keep calm and carry on housebuilding - but how?
The UK was in the middle of a well-documented housing crisis before the Coronavirus outbreak, with the National Housing Federation estimating that a staggering 1.4 million people across the UK were living in poor-quality homes, with 400,000 homeless or at severe risk of homelessness. Robert Jenrick MP, Minister for Housing, Communities and Local Government, has stressed that he wants to “get Britain building again!” – but is this really possible, and how?
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Supporting Independent Living through COVID-19
As we've all experienced, the Coronavirus pandemic and government guidelines have meant huge changes to the way we all live and work. We take a look at how our support services have adapted to lockdown life in our Independent Living Schemes.
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Inside the crisis - What we've learnt, will there be a new normal?
As the UK Government beings to look at easing lockdown restrictions, we look back at what we've learned and how this can be a part of "the new normal."
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Inside the crisis - Domestic abuse, the data behind the rise
Headlines report a rise in calls to domestic abuse services. Yet, we aren't seeing an increase in referrals. These will come on unprecedented mass once the lockdown is lifted...
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Inside the crisis - Food banks and community
As the lockdown enters its fourth week, food banks across the UK are experiencing a dramatic increase in demand and a downturn in donations. We take a look at how these vital services and the communities they serve are coping with the crisis.