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Nothing brings people together like good food

As more and more Borderers are turning to Food Banks to put food on the table…

29th May 2019

Events, General, Our Community

BHA gets go-ahead to build new homes in Duns

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) is to build 29 affordable new energy efficient homes at Springfield Avenue,…

15th May 2019

General, Our Contractors, Our Developments

BHA Community Benefit Fund is open again for 2019/20

For Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) value for money is about spending wisely and making the best…

9th May 2019

Funding, General, Our Contractors

Pension Credit changes – advice is at hand

From May 15, 2019, pensioners will no longer be able to apply for Pension Credit if…

8th May 2019

General, Our Community, Your Money

📌 BHA Homes For Rent 📌🏠20 Blinkbonnie Gardens, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3BG 📍 Maisonette 📍 £109.35 per weekThis 3-bedroom upper maisonette is available to let. it has two double bedrooms and one single bedroom - suitable for up to five people.The bathroom is located on the lower level of the property and has a bath with shower over. One of the bedrooms is also located on the lower level. This property is accessible via about 12 steps and has a medium sized garden to the rear - accessible via a communal path. The property is fuelled via a gas combi boiler. The kitchen is a kitchen/dining room. Blinkbonnie is located near Duns town centre and has many local service and amenities available. Duns is also located on a main bus route.www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/home/20-blinkbonnie-gardens-duns/#BHA #BerwickshireHousing #scottishborders #homeforrent #Duns ... See MoreSee Less

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📌 BHA Homes For Rent 📌🏠1 Victoria Place, Coldstream, Berwickshire, TD12 4AA 📍 Semi Detached House 📍 £109.35 per weekThis 2-bedroom, semi detached house is suitable for 4 people and benefits from gas central heating, medium garden to front and rear and off street parking.The property is within a quiet cul-de-sac just off the High Street and is within walking distance of all local amenities which include a Primary School, Health Centre, Golf Course, Co-op, butchers, bakers, pubs, restaurants, cafes, pharmacy and small independent shops.Kelso is approx 9 miles and Duns apprx 12 miles which have larger supermarkets and swimming pools and Berwick Upon Tweed is approx 12 miles which has all the larger Supermarkets and access to the railway station.There are many lovely river side walks in and around the town.www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/home/1-victoria-place-coldstream/#BHA #BerwickshireHousing #scottishborders #homeforrent #Coldstream ... See MoreSee Less

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It’s Earth Day! 🌏 Give our quiz a go and see how much you know (or don’t know) about our planet. ⭐️#BHA #berwickshirehousing #scottishborders #EarthDay2024 #quiz ... See MoreSee Less

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Exam time can be stressful for you as well as your teen, so make sure you look after yourself too 💛We have lots of tips and advice on our website that can help...➡ parentclub.scot/articles/mental-health-advice-parents➡ parentclub.scot/articles/coping-parenting-when-youre-raising-teen#StressAwarenessMonth #ParentClubTips #ParentingTeens ... See MoreSee Less

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Our on call team are assisting us today from 12pm and escalating any emergency or urgent calls to our Customer Experience team. You can leave us a voicemail or email us at info@berwickshirehousing.org.uk to contact us in the meantime. The team will be back online as normal from 8.45am Monday #BHA #BerwickshireHousing ... See MoreSee Less

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📌Did you know📌 We have a ‘Breathing Space’ bench in Duns? It’s located at Springfield and was jointly put up by the Springfield Group and BHA. It’s a welcoming space surrounded by nature to help support one’s mental wellbeing. So, if you need to gather your thoughts and take time to reflect, why not give it a try. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. If you’re finding things challenging at the moment, and need to talk to someone, Breathing Space is available to offer a listening ear, advice or share useful information you may need. You can contact them at 0800 83 85 87. For more information on the support Breathing Space can offer, visit breathingspace.scot/ #BHA #BerwickshireHousing #ScottishBorders #BreathingSpace #Duns #StressAwarenessMonth. ... See MoreSee Less

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It’s common for people to get stressed, anxious or depressed at some point in their lives. It’s important to know that there are lots of things you can do to improve how you are feeling.• NHS Borders Wellbeing Point has lots of ideas and advice on maintaining good mental wellbeing www.nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/our-services/children-young-peoples-services-dir...• The Wellbeing Service supports people to improve emotional wellbeing, quit smoking, get more active and eat more healthily. All support is tailored to the current situation where have social distancing and restricted activities. www.nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/wellbeing#yourwellbeing #sixwaystobewell ... See MoreSee Less

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Funeral Support Payment is available to people in Scotland who get qualifying tax credits or benefits and need help to meet the costs of a funeral.Find out if you could be eligible at bit.ly/FuneralSupportPayment24 ... See MoreSee Less

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📌Job Opportunity 📌We believe in making a difference!Do you have a knack for listening to people and solving their problems? Are you great at building relationships and have the passion and drive to improve the lives of people in our community? We have an opportunity for you!BHA is looking for a passionate individual to join our team as a Customer Experience Advisor.Together with colleagues from the Customer Experience team, you will be on the frontline dealing with a wide range of customer enquiries and supporting colleagues from our Neighbourhood Services and Repairs teams to make a real impact within our communities.This is a permanent post.Location: Duns (with agile working)24 hrs per week£17,280 per yearTo find out more, visit ⬇️www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/vacancy/customer-experience-advisor/(In picture: BHA Customer Experience Advisors - Alison Myatt, Frances Mather and Alison Hunter) #BerwickshireHousing #BHA #ScottishBorders #Job #Opportunity #Career ... See MoreSee Less

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